Feedback Strategies
In The Difference Between Praise and Feedback by Anya Kamenetz, she talks about the differences between praise and constructive feedback and how praise can sometimes be damaging. I agree with this concept because some people grow up instead of only hearing praise from parents or other authority figures, so constructive feedback is almost insulting to them. By teaching your kid the value of constructive feedback, it can help them as an adult because it can help them be more aware and receptive to criticism. By modeling constructive feedback, they can learn how to give constructive criticism in a manner that promotes healthy discussion and growth. It also takes the pressure of being "perfect" all of the time by knowing that you do have flaws, but there's also room for growth too.
The article How to Give Bad Feedback Without Being a Jerk by Adam Grant talks about an awkward situation that everyone has come across from at least once of our lives. Giving bad feedback can be very uncomfortable, especially when you're not trying to hurt someone's feelings, but it can help someone if done properly. However, the author gives some useful tips about how to give bad feedback in a receptive and open manner. He suggests asking if the person wants feedback and being respectful and transparent. I think this is an important concept to keep in mind because sometimes criticism can be unsolicited and some people can use it as an excuse to attack someone. However, by showing genuine concern, empathy, and respect, this problem can be avoided.
I think learning about feedback strategies is useful because giving constructive feedback is a skill a lot of us need to work on. When entering the workforce, we are probably going to be expected to work with a team in most environments. As a result, there are going to be a lot of situations where we are expected to give constructive criticism and discuss how to fix these problems with our coworkers. Learning the values of these skills now is important because we can work on how to give and receive criticism in productive ways in an environment that's conducive to learning and growth.
The article How to Give Bad Feedback Without Being a Jerk by Adam Grant talks about an awkward situation that everyone has come across from at least once of our lives. Giving bad feedback can be very uncomfortable, especially when you're not trying to hurt someone's feelings, but it can help someone if done properly. However, the author gives some useful tips about how to give bad feedback in a receptive and open manner. He suggests asking if the person wants feedback and being respectful and transparent. I think this is an important concept to keep in mind because sometimes criticism can be unsolicited and some people can use it as an excuse to attack someone. However, by showing genuine concern, empathy, and respect, this problem can be avoided.
I think learning about feedback strategies is useful because giving constructive feedback is a skill a lot of us need to work on. When entering the workforce, we are probably going to be expected to work with a team in most environments. As a result, there are going to be a lot of situations where we are expected to give constructive criticism and discuss how to fix these problems with our coworkers. Learning the values of these skills now is important because we can work on how to give and receive criticism in productive ways in an environment that's conducive to learning and growth.
Feedback isn't always bad
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Hi Kim! I noticed we used the same image for our feedback posts. Great minds think alike. :) I also read the article 'How to Give Bad Feedback Without Being a Jerk' and I thought it was really interesting and helpful as well. It's always hard trying to give constructive criticism that's actually honest enough to be, well, constructive, when you don't know how the other person will react.
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