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Table 5 Tips for provision of effective feedback

From: Key tips for teaching in the clinical setting

Tips for provision of effective feedback

• Make a direct observation

• First ask the learner for a ‘self-assessment’

• Be constructive

• Provide specific detail on what went well, and what needs improvement

• Limit the feedback to two or three specific areas for improvement

• Provide a detailed strategy on how to achieve improvement

• Check the learner clearly understands what needs improvement, and how to work towards improvement

• Plan another observation and feedback session

• Document the session