Immediate Feedback¶
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Evidence · 2 claims (1 for, 1 mixed) · 2 studies (1 review, 1 theoretical),q1–q2· 0 of 2 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study
Description¶
Immediate feedback is the element in which response information is delivered close to the learner's action so it can still shape the next step. This page captures the element-level implementation of the broader immediate-feedback principle.
Design Implications¶
Context¶
Requirements¶
- An observable learner action
- A quick response tied to the action
- A chance to use the feedback on a next attempt
Constraints¶
- Fast but vague feedback adds little
- Continuous interruption can break task flow
Target Learners¶
- Learners practicing skills where quick correction improves the next attempt.
Target Learning Goals¶
- Correct errors, strengthen strategy adjustment, and keep misconceptions from hardening.
Affordances¶
Claims¶
- Intelligent tutoring systems can improve learning outcomes, particularly with immediate actionable feedback [+W]
- Immediate-feedback tutors allow learning from errors but deny learning from their downstream consequences [~W]
Related Elements¶
Patterns That Use This Element¶
Examples¶
- Step-level correction in a tutoring system.
- A coach responds during the practice attempt rather than afterward.
Key Sources¶
- Hattie, J., & Timperley, H. (2007). The power of feedback. Review of Educational Research, 77(1), 81-112. https://doi.org/10.3102/003465430298487
Page metadata
| Field | Value |
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type |
element |
id |
immediate-feedback |
title |
Immediate Feedback |
description |
Immediate feedback is the element in which response information is delivered close to the learner's action so it can still shape the next step. |
status |
review |
canonical |
True |
generated |
by codex/unspecified on 2026-04-07 |
trust |
unverified — no one has confirmed this page's content |
sources |
1 — hattie-2007 |
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