Education Sciences (Feb 2024)

Examining Teachers’ Perception on the Impact of Positive Feedback on School Students

  • Adina Câmpean,
  • Mușata Bocoș,
  • Alina Roman,
  • Dana Rad,
  • Claudia Crișan,
  • Monica Maier,
  • Liana Tăușan-Crișan,
  • Zorica Triff,
  • Dorin-Gheorghe Triff,
  • Daniel Mara,
  • Elena-Lucia Mara,
  • Ramona Răduț-Taciu,
  • Ioana Todor,
  • Ciprian Baciu,
  • Mihaela-Gabriela Neacșu,
  • Ioana Dumitru,
  • Corina Costache Colareza,
  • Claudia Elena Roman

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14030257
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 3
p. 257

Abstract

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This study investigates the influence of positive feedback on students’ motivation and engagement in the classroom. It explores teachers’ perspectives on how positive feedback affects students’ learning involvement and motivation. The research focuses on various aspects of feedback delivery, particularly emphasizing the nuances of positive feedback. The main objective is to determine if there is a statistically significant correlation between the provision of positive feedback during educational activities and students’ motivation levels. The study underscores the crucial role of feedback in shaping student motivation and stresses the significance of positive feedback in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The research question revolves around understanding how positive feedback influences students’ motivation and involvement in the classroom. The study employs qualitative methods, including interviews and surveys, to gather teachers’ perceptions and experiences regarding positive feedback practices. The results reveal that teachers perceive positive feedback as a powerful tool for enhancing students’ motivation and engagement in learning activities. In conclusion, this research underscores the importance of incorporating positive feedback strategies in educational settings to foster a supportive and motivating learning environment for students.

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