Comments on: The Difference Between Praise & Acknowledgment

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Back to School 2010-2011: Brainstorm | A Mishmash of Me! — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:12:34 +0000

[...] credit points, and certificates that single out students….and trying to reduce the amount of praise I offer and replace it with acknowledgement of students’ work and positive feedback [...]

By: Jagan

Jagan — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:39:12 +0000

The domain of praise is in the emotional space whereas acknowledgement may be more in the rational/cognitive space. Praise may create more depedence culture whereas acknowledgement appears capable of more independence among the young one you are trying to develop.

Praise gives a psychological raise ( i heard this from harvey mackay). Acknowledgement raises the ‘self knowledge’ .. is n’t it?

Keeping this ‘distinction in mind in the moment’ could be hard but worthy of putting in effort!

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By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:14:22 +0000

You make a very good point, Larry, and I also find it difficult to give acknowledgement rather than praise – which even feels condescending when being delivered. I try the phrase, “I notice…” when giving feedback usually helps me remember. I guess saying “you” first should also help.

I must remember to do this!

By: Bill Ferriter

Bill Ferriter — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:47:39 +0000

Cool points, Larry—and ones that I’ve never thought about before! In fact, being kind of a tough teacher to please, I’m always proud of myself when I remember to praise my students.

Perhaps that’s the difference, though: Heaping loads of praise becomes worthless and distracting to both students and parents. It paints a false picture of ability.

But in my room, praise is used only in situations where it’s truly deserved—-instead of as a tool for motivation.

I’ve still gotta remember to do more acknowledging going, though—-and to find ways for students to acknowledge the work of one another. That’s a real weakness in my practice.

Bill