Fejlfeedback

Fejlfeedback is a form of feedback that specifically addresses errors in a learner’s performance with the aim of guiding correction and improvement. It focuses on identifying what went wrong, why it was incorrect, and how to proceed to do better next time. In educational settings, fejlfeedback is often a component of formative assessment, intended to support learning during the process rather than simply judge the outcome.

The concept is used across multiple domains. In teaching and training, it includes concrete error analysis, corrective hints, model solutions, and opportunities for practice with feedback loops. In language learning and skill development, it helps learners notice gaps, adjust strategies, and refine procedures. In user experience and software design, error feedback refers to messages or cues that explain what the user did wrong and provide clear, actionable steps to recover, typically presented in a non-blaming, supportive manner.

Effective fejlfeedback typically combines specificity, timeliness, and guidance. It should indicate the exact error, explain its impact, and offer concrete next steps or strategies. It is often most effective when paired with opportunities for revision, practice, or scaffolding, and when delivered in a respectful tone that preserves motivation. Poorly delivered feedback, by contrast, can harm confidence and reduce engagement. The concept emphasizes that learning from mistakes is enhanced when errors are made explicit and followed by constructive guidance.