Rethinking our Reliance on Praise

by Carol Weisheit

As an administrator, you most likely spend time observing teachers and providing feedback on their performance. Do you praise them or do you provide them with encouragement? What is the difference? Understanding the difference between praise and encouragement can help you find ways to support peak performance. … Download this resource to read the rest of this story.

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