Feedback as an Educational Approach: Pros and Cons

Salman, Rozan IIbrahim

doi:10.69513/jnfh.v4.i2.a7

	Feedback as an Educational Approach: Pros and Cons
Al-Noor Journal for Humanities
Article 7, Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2026, Pages 135-140 PDF (371.62 K)
Document Type: Article review
DOI: 10.69513/jnfh.v4.i2.a7
Author
Rozan iIbrahim Salman^*
M.Ed. Student, Department of English, College of Basic Education, University of Mosul
Abstract
Abstract The current research sheds light on the role of feedback as a fundamental educational tool, reveals its effectiveness and associated strengths and limitations within pedagogical settings. It shows how feedback effectively supports student learning and analyzes its broader impact on educational outcomes. Guided by two primary research questions, how feedback facilitates learning and its primary benefits and drawbacks, the study utilizes a qualitative methodology grounded in an extensive literature review. Sources come from scholarly books, journals, and empirical studies within education, psychology, and pedagogy, prioritizing publications from the past two decades. Thematic analysis extracts key insights and recurring patterns. The analysis indicates that feedback significantly contributes to learning, enhances motivation, and fosters academic and linguistic competence. Nevertheless, the effectiveness of feedback is contingent upon several key factors, including the appropriateness of its timing, the method by which it is delivered, and the clarity with which it is conveyed. The study ultimately concludes that feedback fulfills both corrective and motivational functions; however, to achieve its full potential, it must be strategically employed and tailored to the specific educational context. When applied with deliberate intent and situational awareness, feedback emerges not only as a fundamental component of effective pedagogy but also as a powerful driver of continuous, lifelong learning.
Keywords
Key Words: Feedback; Educational Settings; Advantages; Disadvantages

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