Abstract

VIVES-VARELA, Tania  and  VARELA-RUIZ, Margarita. Effective feedback. Investigación educ. médica [online]. 2013, vol.2, n.6, pp.112-114. ISSN 2007-5057.

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.

Keywords : Feedback; assessment; medical education; Mexico.