Demystifying Corrective Feedback
What does the course cover?
Corrective feedback is something we can take for granted. Everyone seems to know what it is. However, knowing when and how to apply it can be easier said than done. If we do it at the wrong time or too much, we can demotivate our students and make them lose confidence. If we do not do enough thinking that mistakes will go away on their own, we may be allowing fossilization to set it. In this course, we demystify corrective feedback and make it easy for you by:
- Defining what corrective feedback is
- Understanding the second language acquisition process with regard to errors
- Looking at the research and what it says about corrective feedback
- Identifying when it is appropriate to use and when it is not
- Looking at form-focused instruction as opposed to meaning-focused instruction, accuracy versus fluency
- Teaching you strategies and techniques for specific classroom situations
- Addressing corrective feedback for speaking and writing
- Showing you the techniques as they are applied with real students in the classroom
View the syllabus by clicking on the link: Demystifying Corrective Feedback – Scope and Sequence CAPRICA ED
Why should I take this course?
First if its kind
This is the first online course that deals with the issue corrective feedback in such detail. Its main goal is to make corrective feedback easy to understand and use in your everyday lessons.
Video Demonstrations
Class videos demonstrate an array of strategies and techniques for corrective feedback in class. Each step is described concisely for better understanding.
Depth & Engagement
It covers a wide variety of topics and issues extensively from a conceptual perspective while offering innumerable tips, ideas, and strategies you can apply immediately for learner self-correction and better learning in the classroom.
Frequently asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
This is self-paced learning course with a duration of 4 – 6 weeks. You are free to advance through the lessons at your own pace and convenience.
How long do I have access to the course?
You will have access to the course for three months.
Can I have face to face interaction with an instructor?
No, this is an online self-paced course with interactive activities; presentations and reading lessons; class demonstrations on video; and an array of professional development tools that will help you master what you have learned so you can apply it in the classroom. However, the course can be adapted for institutions that would like an instructor to work alongside course takers.
Does this course have any certificates?
The course comes with a certificate of achievement from Caprica Education that cites the name of the course, your name, the number of hours of study, and place of issue (Atlanta, U.S.A.). An achievement report that details your new knowledge, competences, and skills is also included.
Distinctive Features
These are some of the features that make this course program truly unique.