The Bulletproof Musician How the Wrong Kind of Praise Could Increase a Student’s Feelings of Shame
Whether it's our children, our students, or our pets, I think it's pretty natural and automatic to want to offer praise for a job well done.
We're happy for them, and pleased to see them do well. But what happens when they fall short in some way? Whether it's a subpar performance, a mediocre grade, or a mistake on the carpet, does our praise help to offset the pain (or shame) of these moments? Or do things not work quite this way?
A 2014 study reveals some interesting details on the specific kind of praise that works best, and the kind that can actually increase a child or student's feelings of shame - especially if they are already struggling with confidence and self-esteem.
Get all the nerdy details here:
How the Wrong Kind of Praise Could Increase a Student’s Feelings of Shame
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