The Effects of Multi-Source Feedback on EFL Students’ Reflection of English Speaking Skills

The present study investigates the effects of multi-source feedback on EFL students’ reflection of their English speaking skills. In particular, the study aims to examine how feedback from the teacher and peers can allow opportunities for students to reflect and lead to enhanced awareness of their own L2 speaking skills. A total of 17 participants gave five in-class presentations on various topics and were provided feedback from the teacher and peers on their presentations. In addition, they recorded their reflections on their learning experiences in their reflective journals. The results of the study showed that the participants were able to gain a wide perspective of their L2 speaking skills by means of feedback from multiple sources. These newly gained perspective provided opportunities for them gain deeper awareness as well as experience a more focused self-reflection. The implication of the study points out the importance of feedback from multiple sources that are continuously provided over a period of time rather than a one-time feedback from only one source.