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Direct linkChalk, Karen; Bizo, Lewis A. – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2004
The effects of praise on student on-task behaviour, academic self-concept and numeracy enjoyment were investigated. Four year four classes and their teachers participated. Two teachers were instructed to use specific praise and two to use positive praise. Classes were independently observed on four occasions, twice before and twice after the…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Positive Reinforcement, Numeracy, Self Concept
