Participative Appraisal of Student Performance + Effective Communication Skills = Long-Run Success

Abstract

People need clear, direct feedback about their performance if they are to improve their communication skills. This need is as true for students as it is for employees. Unfortunately, many evaluators—including classroom instructors—find it very difficult to provide such feedback. This article briefly discusses a performance appraisal system specifically designed for classroom use, including a discussion of communication techniques appropriate for providing feedback about students' performance.