Definitions
What is Feedback?
Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc. which is used as area of improvement.
If an 8th grade student is yelling at the 6th grade student about what they did wrong is this a good way to give constructive feedback?
A) Yes. Because if the 8th grade student is yelling this shows that they are serious
B) No. They did not tell the student what they did right and did not give any good feedback first
B) No. They did not tell the student what they did right and did not give any good feedback first
Name one of the five points of accepting constructive feedback?
1. Control your emotions
2. Listen closely
3. Don't take it personally
4. Learn from failures
5. Apply feedback
Is this Positive or Negative Self- Talk?
Imagine you are about to take the state test, but you feel overwhelmed. You start to hear yourself say, "I am not smart enough to do this, but I know if I try my best, I will pass!"
Positive! You showed growth by telling yourself you will pass.
What is Negative Self-Talk?
When you are very critical of yourself, focusing on the bad.
If you told Sally about your diabetes but the information was incorrect, and Sally told you that you were wrong, then proceeded to tell you to do more research on diabetes. What would you do?
A) Snap back at Sally and tell her she knows nothing.
B) Take a deep breath, and ask Sally questions to clarify what she is saying.
B) Take a deep breath, and ask Sally questions to clarify what she is saying.
What are the effects of accepting constructive feedback?
You acknowledge your feelings, you avoid reacting harshly, you keep an open mind, you improve yourself, you learn from the experience, seek and apply feedback to yourself.
After a basketball game, your coach tells you that you need to work on your dribbling. You feel embarrassed because you thought you played well.
How can you control your emotions in this situation?
Take a moment to breathe, acknowledge your feelings, and then ask how you can improve your dribbling.
What is Constructive Criticism/Feedback?
A type of feedback that provides clear, actionable suggestions for improvement, rather than general advice.
After failing a big presentation, Maya thinks, “I’m terrible at public speaking; I’ll never succeed.” Her sister asks her to reframe this thought. Which of the following is the best example of turning her negative self-talk into positive self-talk?
A) “I always fail; maybe I should avoid presentations.”
B) “I did poorly this time, but I can learn from it and improve next time.”
C) “I’m just not good at anything important.”
D) “Everyone else did better than me, so I should quit.”
B) “I did poorly this time, but I can learn from it and improve next time.”
True or False: Positive self- talk requires you to push away all negative emotions.
False: Positive self-talk doesn’t mean ignoring negative emotions; it’s about acknowledging them and then replacing them with more empowering thoughts. It helps you deal with emotions, not deny them.
Is this positive or negative self -talk?
You were excited to start your new school, thinking it was going to be all about making new friends. The popular kids did not let you sit with them during lunch and everyone else followed. After a few days of trying to make friends, you start to say, "nobody likes me, I'll never make a friend."
Negative Self-talk
Bonus points for 200pts: Turn it into a positive
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What is Positive Self- Talk?
When you encourage yourself with kind and helpful thoughts, like saying, "I can do this" or "I’ll keep improving."
Mark said your vision board looked chaotic because there were too many images scattered around the paper. He said "Maybe you should eliminate some of the images to make it cleaner." Which two can help you accept Marks constructive feedback?
A) Control your emotions
B) Listen Closely
C) Don't take it personally
D) Learn from failures
A) Control your emotions
"Acknowledge your feelings, such as anger, hurt, or embarrassment, but try not to let them cloud your judgment. If you're sensitive to criticism, you might need time to process your emotions before considering the feedback logically."
C) Don't take it personally
"Try to view criticism as an opportunity to improve yourself and your work, rather than a threat to your self-esteem."
This step is about letting positive self-talk guide your steps and using it to stay motivated toward your goals.
A) Awareness: Recognize and Identify Negative Self-Talk
B) Challenge & Change Your Self-Talk
C) Practice and Repetition
D) Supportive Actions
B) Challenge & Change Your Self-Talk
A teacher gives you notes on how to improve your essay. Instead of getting defensive, you ask them to explain what they mean by “add more detail,” so you understand clearly.
What step are you showing?
A) Don’t take it personally
B) Listen Closely and Seek Clarity
C) Learn from failures
D) Apply Feedback
B) Listen Closely and Seek Clarity
Bonus (+200 points):
What could be your next step after listening closely to your teacher’s feedback?