(How) do written comments feed-forward? A translation device for developing tutors' feedback-giving literacy.

In order for feedback to effectively facilitate learning and development, it needs to feed-forward from one assignment to the next. Yet, it is not always clear how to determine if feedback is actually feeding forward. This paper, therefore, presents a translation device, using Legitimation Code Theory, and specifically, semantic gravity, to help tutors better understand whether, and to what extent, their feedback is feeding forward. The aim is to help tutors better develop their feedback-giving literacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]