Effective feedback

Authors

  • Tania Vives-Varela
  • Margarita Varela-Ruiz

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/S2007-5057(13)72696-6

Keywords:

Realimentación, evaluación, educación médica, México, Feedback, assessment, medical education

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to present the definition of feedback, highlights its features and benefits. It is argued that by providing timely information to the student she can reflect on their mistakes and successes, and can recognize the consequences of her actions and permanent improvement. The paper presents the main barriers to provide effective feedback and suggestions are stated for supporting teachers to apply them.

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Author Biographies

Tania Vives-Varela

Unidad de Desarrollo Académico, Secretaría de Educación Médica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional
Autónoma de México. México D.F., México.

Margarita Varela-Ruiz

Departamento de Investigación en Educación Médica, Secretaría de Educación Médica, Facultad de Medicina,
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. México D.F., México.

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Published

01-04-2013

How to Cite

Vives-Varela, T., & Varela-Ruiz, M. (2013). Effective feedback. Medical Education Research Journal, 2(6), 112–114. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2007-5057(13)72696-6

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 6 (2013): Investigación en Educación Médica

Section

Pautas en educación médica

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