Enhancing Growth with Feed Forward Prompts

Where am I going? How am I going? What do I have to do next?

At Sandringham College, we are committed to fostering an environment of continuous improvement and growth. Feedback is a vital component of our education. In our quest to enhance this process, we introduce you to the concept of "Feed Forward Prompts," a powerful tool that propels us toward personal and academic development.

Before delving into Feed Forward Prompts, it's essential to understand some of the roles of feedback in teaching and learning. 

Feedback that Reinforces Strengths: This type of feedback acknowledges and celebrates an individual's strengths and achievements, motivating them to continue excelling.

Feedback that Addresses Weaknesses: Constructive criticism and guidance help individuals recognize areas in need of improvement, laying the foundation for growth.

Learning from Success: Reflecting on past successes enables individuals to identify the strategies and behaviours that led to positive outcomes, fostering a sense of self-awareness and replicable success.

Learning from Failure: Embracing failure as a learning opportunity allows individuals to understand the factors contributing to their setbacks, empowering them to adapt and persevere.

Feed Forward Prompts

Feed Forward Prompts is a forward-thinking approach to feedback that primarily focuses on  "Learning from Success" and "Learning from Failure". These prompts encourage individuals to reflect on their past actions, outcomes, and experiences to develop strategies for future success.

Examples of Feed Forward Prompts:

"What actions or behaviours contributed to your recent success? How can you apply them in future endeavours?"

"Reflect on a challenging situation or setback. What lessons did you learn from it, and how can you use these insights to overcome future obstacles?"

"Think about a time when you faced a problem. How did you handle it, and what could you do differently next time to achieve a better outcome?"

"Consider a project or task where you excelled. What specific skills or approaches made you successful, and how can you leverage them in upcoming projects?"

The Benefits of Feed Forward Prompts

Fostering Resilience: Feed Forward Prompts help individuals develop resilience by encouraging students to learn from challenges and setbacks, turning them into opportunities for growth.

Empowering Self-Reflection: These prompts promote self-reflection, which is a critical skill for personal and academic development.

Encouraging Goal Setting: By identifying strategies for future success, individuals are better equipped to set and achieve their goals.

Promoting Positive Mindset: Emphasising learning from success and failure reinforces a growth mindset, where individuals believe in their capacity to improve.

Together, we can create a culture of continuous improvement and growth at Sandringham College, where every challenge is an opportunity and every success is a stepping stone to even greater achievements. Feed Forward Prompts are our compass on this journey towards personal and academic excellence.