What is Training with explicit feedback?

Training with explicit feedback is when you learn from someone who tells you exactly what you did right or wrong, like a teacher giving you a clear report card after every test.

Imagine you're learning to ride a bike. Every time you wobble, your parent says, “You’re doing great!” or “Watch out for that rock!” That’s explicit feedback, it's direct and specific help so you know how to improve.

Like Getting a Report Card After Each Ride

When you get off the bike after each trip, your parent gives you a report card. It says things like:

  • You pedaled smoothly
  • You almost hit the curb ⚠️

This way, you know exactly what to work on next time, just like how students learn from tests with clear scores and comments.

Why It Works So Well

Explicit feedback is like having a map that shows you where you are and where you need to go. You don’t have to guess, someone tells you the right path. This makes learning faster and more fun, because you know exactly what to do next!

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Examples

  1. A teacher tells a student exactly what they did wrong on a math test and how to fix it.
  2. A coach points out every mistake during a soccer game and shows the correct way to play.
  3. A parent explains why a child’s spelling is incorrect and gives them the right letters.

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