Alfie Kohn (2001) says that there are 5 reasons to stop saying “good job’”. The first one is that saying good job is a way of manipulating children. It is more for adult convenience; a means of getting a child to obey. Secondly, praise used inappropriately might increase a child’s dependence on adults and result… Read More “Good job!” Or what NOT to Say to Young Children
Praise for Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition
Reinforcing effort and providing recognition are among the proven strategies that positively influence student learning and behavior. Teachers, however, sometimes feel confused about the effective use of praise for reinforcing and recognizing students. Reinforcing effort and providing recognition are among the proven strategies that positively influence student learning and behavior. Teachers, however, sometimes feel… Read More Praise for Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition