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351)          constructive and helpful feedback has been provided

Feedback is important as it reinforces effective behaviour and facilitates change (Macy Initiative on Health Communication, n.d.).

·         ‘Learning from feedback’(pp. 131-134) in Teaching for Learning at University: Theory and Practice  (Chalmers & Fuller, 1995) provides useful basic strategies to encourage students to learn from feedback on assignments and examinations.

·         Some brief ‘dos and don’ts’ relating to feedback on course work and continuous assessment appear on pp. 97 - 98 of Practical Pointers for University Teachers. (Cox, 1994)

Chalmers, D., & Fuller, R. (1995). Teaching for Learning at University: Theory and Practice. Perth: Edith Cowan University.

Cox, B. (1994). Practical Pointers for University Teachers. London: Kogan Page.

Macy Initiative on Health Communication. (n.d.). Guidelines for Giving Feedback. New York University School of Medicine. Retrieved 20 October, 2002, from the World Wide Web: http://nyumacy.med.nyu.edu/facultydev/cards/feedback.html