Which of the following best illustrates motivating feedback?

• A. Specific guidance that explains how to improve and connects to future success.
• B. Harshly telling them they're doing it wrong.
• C. Dismissing the effort.
• D. Forcing them to watch videos.

Answer: (A)

Motivating feedback focuses on guiding improvement and linking effort to future success. It’s specific and actionable, giving clear steps the learner can take next time, so they see a path to better performance. This kind of feedback reinforces that their efforts matter and can lead to real progress, boosting motivation and persistence. Harsh criticism, dismissing effort, or forcing someone to do something without guidance tends to undermine motivation and autonomy, making learning feel punitive rather than constructive. So the choice that offers specific guidance connected to future success best illustrates motivating feedback.