Curricular and Instructional Methods in Higher Education DQ 2

How can effective feedback promote positive relationships with students? How does this demonstrate the Christian worldview of “serving others in ways that promote human flourishing?” Effective feedback can significantly affect a student's self-perception, which in turn can affect their effort and grade point average. This is especially true if the feedback is favorable. The Journal of Educational Psychology featured a study that demonstrated the significant impact of emotions on a student's motivation and self-regulated learning. It was interesting to notice that the more frequently leaners experienced "joy," "enjoyment," and "pride" in the academic environment, the more likely they are to better observe lesson plans, properly manage study time, set difficult goals, and feel more pride in their intelligence (Mega et al., 2014). Further, positive feedback/praise can also help create a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere within classrooms. According to Conroy, et al. (2009, as referenced in Al-Ghamdi, 2017), utilizing appropriate praise as a key method to make classrooms more effective and inspirational places to learn is crucial for fostering a healthy relationship between teachers and students as it is generally a good way to motivate students to complete their assignments. In order to encourage students' learning and develop a healthy relationship with learners, educators must employ effective feedback and praise as important teaching methods.