The Role of Peer and Tutor Feedback

The Effective Communication module had most certainly benefited me immensely in my English-learning journey. Through progressive lessons that improve my English fundamentals, I had managed to develop communication and writing skills that can be applied in real-life contexts when I eventually join the work force. I had also found the peer and tutor feedback segment especially useful for me to improve my writing and communication prowess. In this particular method of learning, our very own classmates and Effective Communication tutor observed our individual reports and presentations, while providing valuable feedback and criticisms based on their observation of our performance. From their feedback, I was able to make necessary changes that will better the way my reports were written and my presentation etiquette. Regardless of what their views are, I had made it a point to improve what was stated as my flaws, while retaining what they felt was good about my work. For example, our tutor, Miss Lim, and my fellow classmates had provided many valuable feedback during my practice presentation. There were many comments that suggested that I have to slow down my pace of presentation, as well as speak in a less monotonous manner; one which would deem captivating to the audiences. As such, I had made the respective changes by rehearsing for our final presentation and speaking with a more cheery-looking disposition. By accepting the recommendation given by the people around me, I had managed to focus on my flaws and try to improve myself. This method of learning had also helped me in improving my ability to write an appropriate report as I was able to identify the flaws of the report from a third person perspective when my peers read the report. In conclusion, the peer and tutor feedback had helped tremendously in improving my applications of my English language.