7-1-3 Receiving Feedback
Key Concepts
- Understanding Feedback
- Active Listening
- Constructive Criticism
- Reflecting on Feedback
- Applying Feedback
- Maintaining a Positive Attitude
Understanding Feedback
Understanding feedback involves recognizing that feedback is a tool to help you improve. It is not a judgment of your abilities but a way to learn and grow. Feedback can come from teachers, peers, or even yourself.
Example: Think of feedback as a map that guides you to a better destination. Just as a map helps you find the right path, feedback helps you find ways to improve your artwork.
Active Listening
Active listening means paying full attention to the person giving feedback, understanding their points, and asking questions if something is unclear. This shows respect and helps you fully grasp the feedback being given.
Example: Imagine active listening as being a sponge that absorbs all the information being shared. Just as a sponge absorbs water, active listening absorbs all the valuable insights from feedback.
Constructive Criticism
Constructive criticism is feedback that is meant to help you improve. It focuses on specific areas that need improvement and offers suggestions on how to make changes. This type of feedback is balanced with positive comments.
Example: Think of constructive criticism as a gardener pruning a plant. The gardener removes the dead parts to help the plant grow healthier. Similarly, constructive criticism helps you remove the parts of your artwork that need improvement to make it better.
Reflecting on Feedback
Reflecting on feedback involves thinking about what was said and considering how it applies to your work. This step helps you understand the feedback better and decide how to use it.
Example: Imagine reflecting on feedback as looking at a mirror. Just as a mirror shows you your reflection, reflecting on feedback shows you the reflection of your artwork and helps you see areas that need improvement.
Applying Feedback
Applying feedback means making changes to your artwork based on the feedback you received. This step is crucial for growth and improvement. It shows that you value the feedback and are willing to make improvements.
Example: Think of applying feedback as using a recipe to cook a dish. Just as a recipe guides you to make a delicious dish, feedback guides you to make your artwork better.
Maintaining a Positive Attitude
Maintaining a positive attitude means staying open to feedback and not getting discouraged by criticism. A positive attitude helps you learn from feedback and continue to improve your skills.
Example: Imagine maintaining a positive attitude as being a sunny day. Just as a sunny day brightens your mood, a positive attitude brightens your outlook on feedback and helps you see it as an opportunity to grow.