For me I feel feedback is critical in your learning experience. Receiving someone else’s perspective on your work can really enhance your knowledge as it opens up a whole new way of thinking for you. One of the most effective ways of feedback for me personally is getting someone to read over your work. It is very easy to miss errors in your own writing therefore having someone proof read your work and feedback to you what needs improved or what they enjoyed can be very beneficial.

There can be some barriers when you have to give feedback to other people. It is very easy to focus on the positives rather than giving constructive criticism as well. If you are giving feedback to a friend it can be difficult trying to give them ways to improve without feeling that you are offending them. Although some may appreciate what you have to say finding the correct balance between both can be beneficial to both you and the person you are helping.

My own experience of receiving feedback has been mixed. Many of the people who have commented on my own posts on Glow have been very positive. This is really great as I am glad to see people can relate to my posts and enjoy reading them. However I have not received much constructive criticism which I feel, would also really help me being able to hear areas in which I should improve on.

From this post for me, it is clear that feedback is really crucial in order to help your learning . Taking on people’s opinions and appreciating someone else’s beliefs and views can really broaden the way in which you think and you can then pass these beliefs and views onto someone else. Having the ability to receive constructive criticism without taken offence is a real strength as it is difficult to have your work criticized especially when you feel you have done well. Taking on board what people have said about your work and improving from their feedback, I feel really shows your professionalism and commitment to growing as a learner.