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Praise versus Encouragement

Praise versus Encouragement. Alana Gale. The Definition of Praise:. To express a favorable judgment To glorify (by attribution, perfection) Recognizes complete, perfect product Praise is usually given because as adults we feel the need to acknowledge some behavior.

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Praise versus Encouragement

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  1. Praise versus Encouragement Alana Gale

  2. The Definition of Praise: • To express a favorable judgment • To glorify (by attribution, perfection) • Recognizes complete, perfect product Praise is usually given because as adults we feel the need to acknowledge some behavior.

  3. The definition of Encouragement • To inspire with courage • To spur on, stimulate • Recognizes effort, and improvement • Encouragement can also be us repeating back to the child what they have said about their work. This helps the child hear what they have said about their own work...this can be very powerful in building a child's self-esteem and confidence.

  4. If we always reward a child with praise after a task is completed, then the child comes to expect it. If a praise is not given, then it may be interpreted by the child as failure.

  5. Praise • Often comes paired with a judgment or evaluation, such as "best" or "highest". • Stimulates rivalry and competition • Focuses on quality of performance • Evaluative and judgmental; person feels "judged" • Fosters selfishness at the expense of others • Emphasis on global evaluation of the person-"You are better than others." • Creates quitters • Fosters fear of failure • Fosters dependence

  6. Encouraging students creates an environment where • Students do not have to fear continuous evaluation • Students can make mistakes and learn from them • Students do not always need to strive to meet someone else's standard of excellence

  7. Students thrive in encouraging environments where they receive specific feedback and have the opportunity to evaluate their own behavior and work. Encouragement fosters autonomy, positive self-esteem, a willingness to explore, and acceptance of self and others.

  8. Encouragement • Stimulates cooperation and contribution for the good of all • Focuses on amount of effort and joy • Little or no evaluation of person or act; person feels "accepted" • Fosters self-interest, which does not hurt others • Emphasis on specific contributions • Creates triers • Fosters acceptance of being imperfect • Fosters self-sufficiency and independence

  9. Activity 1. Divide into groups of 2-3 people. 2. Each group will receive a paper clip filled with phrases. 3. Sort each phrase into two categories. Praise or Encouragement 4. Come up with 2 more examples of each praise and encouragement 5. Share your phrases with the class.

  10. Your are the best student I ever had. You are always on time. You have the highest score in the class on this exam.  I am so proud of you. You're the best helper I ever had.  I'm so proud of your artwork. I like the way you wrote that sentence. I like your hat. Good job getting an A on the science test. Praise

  11. Encouragement • You are a fine student. Any teacher will appreciate and enjoy you. • You sure make an effort to be on time. • You did very well on this exam. • You seem to really enjoy learning • The room looks very neat since you straightened the bookshelves. • It is nice to see that you enjoy art. • I appreciate you taking time on writing that sentence. • I can see that you enjoy wearing your hat. • I can tell you worked hard for that science test.

  12. Conclusion The difference between the encouragement and praise is that praise is a judgment from the outside and encouragement is a judgment from the inside. Praise is our interpretation, encouragement is putting it back in the child's lap as far as evaluating or appreciating what they have accomplished.

  13. Sources: http://www.noogenesis.com/malama/encouragement.html http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-9213/praise.htm

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