Question

Kavya notes down the errors committed by learners of the class and discusses them once in a fortnight. What is this practice known as?
1. Error correction
2. Providing feedback
3. Evaluation
4. Assessment

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Providing feedback

The above-mentioned practice of the teaching-learning process is known as 'providing feedback' as feedback refers to the process of providing information to the learners by the teachers to make them aware of their performance, strengths, and weaknesses.

Feedback is an essential part of the teaching-learning process which:

• helps learners to maximize their potential at different levels.
• guides students to adapt and adjust their diverse learning styles.
• determines learners' understanding level in order to achieve learning goals.
• enables learners to rectify their errors and improve their learning strategies effectively.

Hence, it could be concluded that the above-mentioned practice is known as 'providing feedback'.

Error correction	It refers to the process of detecting and correcting errors committed by learners in the teaching-learning process.
Evaluation	It refers to a continuous process of making value judgments based on both qualitative and quantitative data collected over a period of time.
Assessment	It refers to a process of collecting, receiving, and using data for the purpose of improvement in the learning process.