5 - Integrating Feedback & Reflection
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Embedding Feedback Culture
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Today, we will explore how to embed a feedback culture in our prototyping exercises. What do you think makes feedback effective?
I think it should be specific and constructive.
Exactly! Providing specific feedback helps others understand what works and what needs improvement. We call this 'warm' and 'cool' feedback. Can anyone give me an example of a 'warm' feedback?
You could say, 'I really liked the color scheme you chose!'
And for 'cool' feedback, you might say, 'Consider making the layout clearer.'
Great examples! Using sticky-note walls can also help organize feedback. Remember, quality feedback encourages improvement!
How do we ensure everyone participates in giving feedback though?
That's a good question! We can set protocols that require everyone to share at least one 'warm' and 'cool' feedback during critiques. This way, everyone's voice is valued.
To recap, balanced feedback consists of both praise and constructive criticism, enhancing our prototyping journey.
Reflection & Metacognition
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Moving on, let's talk about reflection. After each iteration of our prototypes, we want to reflect on what we learned. Why do you think this is important?
It helps us notice what changes we need to make next time.
And it helps us remember our mistakes and successes.
Correct! Reflecting consciously strengthens our metacognitive skills. Can anyone think of some questions we should ask ourselves during reflection?
'What did I learn from the feedback I received?' or 'What did I find challenging?'
Excellent points! Reflective questions can guide us to deep insights about our design process and thinking. Each question helps build our skills for future projects.
In summary, reflection allows us to develop a deeper understanding of our own learning and identify next steps in our prototyping journey.
Documenting the Process
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Now letβs discuss documenting our design process. Why do you think keeping a journal or portfolio is beneficial?
It helps track my progress over time.
And itβs a way to show my work to others!
Exactly! Documenting means we can showcase our journey, including sketches and feedback notes. It can be valuable for sharing with peers and teachers. What should we include in our journals?
We should add our sketches, the feedback we received, and maybe reflections on what we learned.
Perfect! Remember to include visual aids like photos of your prototypes too. This portfolio represents your learning trajectory. In conclusion, good documentation fosters success in future design projects.
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It highlights the need for balanced feedback mechanisms and encourages students to engage in metacognitive practices by reflecting on their learning after each prototyping cycle.
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Integrating Feedback & Reflection
In the prototyping process, integrating feedback and reflection is crucial for students to enhance their designs and learning. This section outlines essential practices for fostering a feedback culture among students and emphasizes the significance of reflective thinking.
1. Embed Feedback Culture
To create an environment conducive to improvement, students should be taught to provide structured and balanced feedback. This can involve methods like sticky-note walls where peers can leave positive comments (warm) and constructive criticism (cool) to promote a culture of supportive critique.
2. Reflection & Metacognition
After each iteration of prototyping, itβs vital for students to reflect on their experiences. Questions such as "What changed? Why? What would I do next?" can guide their reflections, allowing them to internalize lessons and strategies for future projects. This process aids in developing metacognitive skills that are valuable across disciplines.
3. Documenting the Process
Students should maintain a process journal or portfolio that captures the entirety of their design journeyβsketches, photos, notes, and insights from feedback. This documentation not only serves to track progress but also enhances communication of their prototyping journey to peers, parents, and teachers, fostering a sense of accomplishment and continuous growth.
In summary, integrating feedback and reflection into the prototyping process enhances students' capacities for critical thinking and iterative improvement, central to design-based and inquiry-based learning.
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Embedding Feedback Culture
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Embed Feedback Culture
- Teach students to give balanced feedback.
- Make critique a structured part of peer review (e.g., sticky-note walls, group discussion).
Detailed Explanation
Embedding a feedback culture in the classroom means creating an environment where students feel comfortable both giving and receiving feedback. This can be achieved by teaching students how to provide balanced feedback, which includes both positive comments and constructive criticism. To make this process more systematic, teachers can use tools like sticky-note walls, where students can share their thoughts about each other's work, and group discussions, where they can discuss feedback in a structured manner.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a sports team preparing for a match. The coach encourages players to give each other constructive feedback after practice, highlighting what went well and what could be improved. This practice helps the team grow stronger and learn from their experiences together.
Reflection and Metacognition
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Reflection & Metacognition
- After each cycle, students reflect on what they learned.
- Use questions like: βWhat changed? Why? What would I do next?β
Detailed Explanation
Reflection and metacognition involve thinking about oneβs own learning process. After completing each prototyping cycle, students should take time to reflect on what they learned. Teachers can facilitate this by encouraging students to ask specific questions: 'What changes did I make to my prototype?', 'Why did I make those changes?', and 'What steps will I take next to improve my design?'. This practice helps students develop a deeper understanding of their learning journey.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a scientist who conducts an experiment and then reviews their notes to figure out what went right and what went wrong. By reflecting on the experiment, they learn valuable lessons that will guide their future experiments, just like students learn from each round of prototyping.
Documenting the Process
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Documenting the Process
- Maintain a process journal or portfolio: include sketches, photos, notes, and insights.
- Enables sharing of journey with peers, parents, and teachers.
Detailed Explanation
Documenting the prototyping process involves keeping a detailed record of all stages of design and development. Students can maintain a process journal or a portfolio where they include sketches, photos, notes, and insights from each phase of the project. This documentation not only allows them to track their progress but also enables them to share their journey with peers, parents, and teachers, providing a tangible way to illustrate their learning and development.
Examples & Analogies
Think of an artist creating a masterpiece. They often document their work by taking photos of their progress, sketching in a notebook, or reflecting on their techniques. This documentation helps them see how far they've come and allows others to appreciate their journey to creating stunning art.
Key Concepts
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Feedback Culture: An environment conducive to giving and receiving constructive feedback.
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Metacognition: Reflecting on one's learning processes to enhance future learning.
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Process Journal: A personal documentation of one's design journey including sketches and reflections.
Examples & Applications
A class uses sticky-note walls to provide feedback on each other's designs, categorizing comments as 'warm' or 'cool'.
Students write reflective essays after a prototyping cycle, summarizing lessons learned and identifying areas for improvement.
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Rhymes
Feedback helps us grow, thatβs how we learn and glow.
Stories
Imagine a gardener nurturing plants. Each season brings feedbackβmore sun or less waterβjust like we grow from feedback.
Memory Tools
REFLECT - Review Every Failure, Letβs Evolve, Create Together.
Acronyms
FARM - Feedback Aids Reflective Metacognition.
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Glossary
- Feedback Culture
An environment where individuals provide and receive constructive criticism to enhance learning.
- Metacognition
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, facilitating better learning.
- Process Journal
A personal record where students document their design journey, including reflections, sketches, and feedback.
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