Upward Feedback: Exploring Learner Perspectives on Giving Feedback to their Teachers.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Feedback from learners is known to be an important motivator for medical teachers, but it can be de-motivating if delivered poorly, leaving teachers frustrated and uncertain. Research has identified challenges learners face in providing upward feedback, but has not explored how challenges influence learners' goals and approaches to giving feedback. This study explored learner perspectives on providing feedback to teachers to advance understanding of how to optimize upward feedback quality.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured interviews with 16 learners from the MD program at the University of British Columbia. Applying an interpretive description methodology, interviews continued until data sufficiency was achieved. Iterative analysis accounted for general tren

SUBMITTER: Wisener K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10038106 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature