Do Teachers Communicate with Their Students as if They Were Dogs?.

Madden, Lowell

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Publication Date: 1988

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Do Teachers Communicate with Their Students as if They Were Dogs?

Madden, Lowell

Language Arts, v65 n2 p142-46 Feb 1988

Asserts that by using the language of praise, which is well intentioned but manipulative and judgemental, teachers engineer the desired student behavior. Suggests that statements of encouragement can better recognize students' contributions and growth while refraining from judging the students themselves. (MM)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Evaluation Problems, Patterned Responses, Self Concept, Self Esteem, Student Attitudes, Teacher Student Relationship

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