Feedback Questions to Spark Discussion in Class

Ever find yourself stuck in the echo chamber of “any questions?” only to be met with a sea of blank stares? Let’s shake things up a bit. Classroom Champions knows that gaining feedback is essential to growth and improvement in sport and in life. Teaching kids how to openly receive and effectively give feedback opens the door for opportunities to flourish.

We’re here to provide you with a toolkit of feedback questions designed to ignite those lightbulb moments and get your students buzzing with discussion.

Think of this as your coaching strategy to spark those game-changing conversations. Let’s get the conversation started!

Teaching Feedback in the Classroom

Use the following questions to foster the Champion Mindset in your classroom. These prompts will inspire students to reflect, share insights, and learn from the collective experiences of their peers.

Remembering: Feedback Questions

1. What is feedback?
2. What are some ways you can receive feedback?
3. Can you list the different types of feedback you have received in school?
4. Who are the people who give you feedback most often?

Understanding: Feedback Questions

1. How does feedback help us learn?
2. Why is it important to listen to feedback from others?
3. What might happen if you ignore the feedback you receive?
4. Can you explain the difference between positive and constructive feedback?

Applying: Feedback Questions

1. Can you give an example of feedback that helped you learn something new?
2. Can you give an example of a time when you used feedback to improve your work?
3. How would you apply the feedback you received on your last project to your next one?
4. If you received feedback about improving teamwork, how would you apply that in your next group activity?

Analyzing: Feedback Questions

1. How can you tell if feedback is helpful or not helpful?
2. How can feedback help us to see our mistakes and improve?
3. Why do you think some feedback makes a bigger impact on your learning than others?
4. Can you analyze a piece of feedback you received and identify the main points that helped you improve?

Evaluating: Feedback Questions

1. Do you think it’s important to give feedback to others? Why or why not?
2. Do you think it’s important to give feedback in a kind and respectful way? Why or why not?
3. How do you decide which feedback to act on when you receive conflicting advice?
4. Evaluate a time when you disagreed with the feedback you received. How did you handle it?

Creating: Feedback Questions

1. Can you come up with a way to give someone feedback that will help them improve?
2. Can you make a poster that shows how to give helpful feedback to others?
3. Can you design a feedback form that students can use to give constructive feedback to each other?
4. Imagine you’re creating a video tutorial on how to give effective feedback. What key points would you include?

Feedback Toolkit

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Conclusion

By integrating these discussions into your classroom, you’ll help your students understand the difference between constructive feedback & unhelpful criticism and equip them with strategies & tools to guide exercises and conversations in your classroom.