010 Praise, Encouragement, Feedback and Power

Adrian worries about whether he should have praised his four-and-a-half year old grandson's map-reading skills. He relates this to his own attitude to praise, encouragement and feedback in the classroom.Should we praise in class? Or does praising reduce the learner's ability to recognise and value their own achievements?If you have a question, suggestion or comment we'd love to hear from you. Write to: [email protected]