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DOI: https://doi.org/10.26883/2010.251.6617

FEED UP, FEEDBACK, FEED FORWARD: ТЕХНИКИ ЗА ИЗГРАЖДАНЕ НА ЕФЕКТИВНА ОБРАТНА ВРЪЗКА В НАЧАЛНОТО ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ

Мария Николаева Николова
Софийски университет „Св. Климент Охридски“, София

FEED UP, FEEDBACK, FEED FORWARD: TECHNIQUES FOR BUILDING EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

Mariya Nikolaeva Nikolova
Sofia university „St. Kliment Ohridski“, Sofia

Abstract: Feedback is a key component of the learning process, especially in primary education. This article examines the concept of feedback through its three main phases – Feed Up, Feedback and Feed Forward – and their contribution to building effective teacher-student communication. Feed Up is the guidance and setting of clear and specific learning objectives before the learning activity, which helps students understand expectations and navigate the tasks. Feedback involves ongoing assessment and the provision of information on progress, which allows for real-time corrections and stimulation of efforts. Feed Forward refers to the encouragement of future actions and strategies for improvement, helping students plan their next steps for development. The article develops practical techniques and tools that teachers can use at each of these stages, with an emphasis on individualizing feedback and creating a positive learning environment. It also discusses possible barriers to implementing these techniques and suggests strategies for overcoming them.

Keyword: Feedback, individualization of learning, tracking student progress, primary education.

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