Praise the Process, Not the Person

Modify your language to focus on the process instead of the person. Praise students when they work hard to accomplish a difficult task.

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March 24, 2015

Examples of process praise vs. person praise.

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Grades: Any

Subjects: Math, English / Lit., Science, Social Studies, Other

Time of year: Anytime

Class period: Anytime

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