Mastering Group Feedback with Karim Benammar, Ph.D.: Learning from Feedback

Are you ready to transform the way you approach feedback in the arts, education, and business? Our online course, led by the esteemed Dr. Karim Benammar, is designed to revolutionize your feedback sessions, making them not just constructive but inspirational and educational for all involved. 🎓✨

Course Overview:

Feedback is a cornerstone of growth in any creative endeavor. It's about more than just criticism or advice; it's about engaging with an audience, gaining new insights, and fostering inspiration. In this course, you'll learn how to facilitate effective feedback sessions that enhance learning for everyone present.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand Feedback Dynamics: Learn the common pitfalls in giving and receiving feedback and how to navigate them effectively.
• Master Feedback Formats: Discover specialized formats designed to provide structured, supportive, and constructive peer review.
• Separate Thought from Emotion: Techniques to ensure feedback is based on the work, not the creator's identity.
• Develop Group Interaction: Facilitate meaningful and enriching group feedback sessions that benefit all participants.

Course Structure:

1. Introduction to Feedback: Explore why feedback is essential in creative processes and how it can be a catalyst for growth and learning.

2. Common Feedback Challenges: Identify the typical issues faced during feedback sessions and learn strategies to overcome them.

3. Feedingback Formats Unpacked: Delve into the unique feedback formats developed specifically for work-in-progress peer review.

   • Format #1: A structured approach to providing clear, actionable feedback.
   • Format #2: A method to engage all members of the group in a supportive manner.
   • Format #3: A technique to help receivers internalize and reflect on the feedback received.

4. Facilitating Group Feedback Sessions: Learn the role of the facilitator, how to guide discussions, and maintain a productive environment.

5. Real-World Application: Watch "A film about feedback" to see these formats in action during group sessions in Amsterdam and Goteborg.

6. Adapting for Your Context: Understand how to tailor these formats to suit your specific needs, whether you're in the arts, education, or business.

What You'll Get:

• Instructional Videos: Clear and concise instruction on each feedback format and how to use them effectively.
• Facilitator Guide: A comprehensive handbook to guide you through conducting your own group feedback sessions.
• PowerPoint Presentations: Slides to assist in presenting the formats during your workshops or classes.
• Bonus Lecture: A documentary showcasing real feedback sessions, offering a vivid glimpse into the practical application of these methods.

License and Usage:

This course's material is made available under a Creative Commons attribution license. Feel free to download, modify, and use the videos, PowerPoint presentations, and handouts for your own feedback sessions. Remember to credit the original source as specified in the license.

Embark on a journey of constructive criticism and collaborative learning with Learning from Feedback. Whether you're an artist, educator, or business professional, these techniques will enhance your ability to receive and provide feedback that truly makes a difference. Join us today and elevate your creative process! 🌟🖌️📚

Enroll now and become a master in facilitating group feedback sessions that foster growth, innovation, and understanding. Let's learn together! 🎉🚀