Effective Praise in the Classroom

How should praise be implemented?

• Praise only the outcome

• Praise learners' efforts

• Praise fixed abilities

• Praise without specifics

Why is targeted praise important?

• It focuses on general abilities

• It boosts learner motivation

• It discourages struggling learners

• It reduces instructional time

What is a potential negative effect of inflated praise?

• It boosts self-esteem

• It strengthens relationships

• It can undermine learning

• It encourages performance

What type of language is recommended for effective praise?

• Inflated language

• Generic language

• Sincere and specific language

• Complex language

What is a key component of effective praise in the classroom?

• Ignoring learners' efforts

• Giving constructive feedback

• Focusing only on successful learners

• Using generic compliments

What is an example of behaviour-specific praise?

• "Good job!"

• "You are a natural!"

• "You effectively fulfilled the criteria for section 4 because..."

• "You are great!"

What does Step 2 emphasise in providing feedback?

• General comments

• Detailed and specific feedback

• Ignoring strengths

• Only pointing out weaknesses

What is the purpose of linking praise to learning aims?

• To confuse learners

• To reinforce desired behaviors

• To ignore learning objectives

• To focus on unrelated tasks

How should praise be tailored?

• Same for everyone

• Based on individual preferences

• Only in public settings

• Only in private settings

How can praise enhance learner motivation?

• By being the same for everyone

• By balancing public and private recognition

• By ignoring individual needs

• By focusing only on public praise