What is Explicit feedback?

Explicit feedback is when someone clearly tells you exactly what they think about something.

Imagine you're playing a game with your friend, and after you make a move, they say, "That was awesome!" or "You should have gone that way." That's explicit feedback, it’s direct and easy to understand, like when your teacher says, “Great job on the math test!” right after you finish.

Think of explicit feedback like getting a scorecard after playing a game. If you played soccer and got a card that said "Goalkeeper: 10/10" and "Forward: 7/10," that's very clear, you know exactly what you did well and where you can improve.

It’s also like getting a high-five, but instead of just saying “Nice job,” your friend says, “You ran super fast, but you missed the ball.” That helps you understand exactly what happened, so next time, you’ll know to run even faster and watch where the ball is going!

Explicit feedback gives you clear instructions or praise that help you learn or improve. It’s like having a personal coach who tells you exactly what to do.