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ERIC Number: EJ367219
Record Type: CIJE
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
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Educational Encouragement; Praise
Note: Themed Issue: Classroom Interaction as Teaching and Learning.