Are student awards a good idea?
Student awards are meant to recognise and celebrate student achievements, but are they always a good thing? Is there a risk we end up rewarding children for the wrong reasons? And, for those who miss out on an award, can it leave them feeling inferior to their peers?
An episode of the RN Drive - Separate stories podcast podcast, hosted by Australian Broadcasting Corporation, titled "Are student awards a good idea?" was published on December 11, 2024 and runs 10 minutes.
December 11, 2024 ·10m · RN Drive - Separate stories podcast
Summary
Student awards are meant to recognise and celebrate student achievements, but are they always a good thing? Is there a risk we end up rewarding children for the wrong reasons? And, for those who miss out on an award, can it leave them feeling inferior to their peers?
Episode Description
Student awards are meant to recognise and celebrate student achievements, but are they always a good thing?
Is there a risk we end up rewarding children for the wrong reasons? And, for those who miss out on an award, can it leave them feeling inferior to their peers?