While I enjoyed the articles that told me how to give feedback, the ones I really focused on were the ones that told me how to receive feedback. I am one of those people who sometimes get defensive when I receive feedback. I chose to read the article 5 Tips For Taking Feedback Like a Champ by Megan Bruneau, because before I even looked at the article my mind was going, "I want to be a champ!." I really liked the layout of the article and found all of the tips really helpful! My favorites were, "Remind yourself that having growth areas is a good thing-it means you haven't maxed out on your potential." I really connected with this one because it reminds you that doing something wrong or not perfectly allows you the opportunity to grow. This is important to remember when trying something new. The next one I really enjoyed was "Keep in mind state vs. trait," if you remember that this is just a place you need to grow and improve on and not a lack of skill or talent, you will feel less like a failure and more like a champ!
The next article I read was, Why Rejection Hurts So Much - and What To Do About It by Guy Winch. I am personally someone who doesn't take rejection well, so I knew this article would be really beneficial for me to read! I liked what it said about the hurt we feel from rejection is self-inflicted. I never stopped to think about the idea that the main part of rejection is what we personally feel. While the article doesn't tell you how to prevent being hurt or rejected, it does highlight the fundamental part of overcoming it. To overcome rejection just remember that there will always be another opportunity and another chance for you to shine. One of the biggest things they highlight is to remember the good in every situation.
The last article I read Be a Mirror: Give Readers Feedback That Fosters a Growth Mindset by Gravity Goldberg. In this article the author highlights the five main concepts that must be touched on in order to foster growth mindset. The concepts are "be specific, to focus on what the reader is doing (not on what is missing,) make sure it can transfer,focus on the process and take yourself out of the feedback." These were all really helpful when thinking about the best way to respond to other student's comments.
Overall, I learned a lot from the articles. One of the most important things I learned was to take yourself out of the comment, "while it is sometimes okay to say, "I like" if you use "when you did this" it puts the focus more on the student. The most important thing to remember when you are the one receiving the feedback is to see it as a growing experience, just because you aren't there now, doesn't mean you never will be.
This is a quote by Bill Gates on constructive criticism. Web Source
