Praise
Critique & Conversation
Duck! Rabbit!
100

Is "you're a great student" an example of praise or encouragement?

Encouragement.

100

True/ False: Creating student-directed "class norms" within the first week of school diminishes feelings of judgement in the classroom.

True!

100

Was it a duck or was it a rabbit?

It was a duck.

200

What's one reason to not say "good job"?

1. Manipulates

2. Turns to praise junkie

3. Steals child's pleasure

4. Lose interest

5. Reduces achievements

200

Quick art critique demo: A) or B)?

B). 

200

Was it a duck or a rabbit?

A rabbit!

300
What is one way to effectively give praise?

Open-ended.

300

What class would produce the more meaningful conversation? 

Class A: Everyone holds the same view on the subject, no teacher intervention

Class B: Students are divided by the subject, appropriate teacher moderation

Class B

300

Was it a duck or a rabbit?

It was both!