What type of feedback should master educators provide during a practice or application session?

Master educators should provide immediate and detailed feedback during a practice or application session to enhance the learning experience of students. This type of feedback allows students to understand their performance in real-time, enabling them to make adjustments and corrections on the spot. When feedback is immediate, it reinforces learning by linking the educator’s guidance directly to the actions performed. Detailed feedback offers clarity on what was done well and what could be improved, providing specific examples or techniques to enhance skills. This interactive approach not only helps solidify knowledge and techniques but also builds student confidence as they receive immediate reinforcement for their efforts.

Other types of feedback, such as delayed and minimal, may not provide the necessary support for students to effectively learn and apply new skills. Similarly, while constructive and encouraging feedback is important, it needs to be immediate and specific in application sessions for maximum impact. Formal and written feedback can be useful for discussions of overall progress but lacks the immediacy that students need during practice to correct or refine their techniques.