Tell the student “good job” and be sure to notify the instructor

Feedback from preceptors is essential, especially with adult learners whose learning is enhanced if they believe they are making progress. Effective feedback describes specific situations and skills and is given immediately after the preceptor's observation of these concrete events. This reinforces what was done correctly, reviews what needs to be improved, and corrects mistakes. Feedback is less judgmental than evaluation and is best given informally throughout the student's experience.

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