Feedback Strategies
The Difference Between Praise and Feedback By Anya Kamenetz Kamenetz discusses many of Carol Dweck's ideas about her "growth mindset." She also discusses some of the criticisms that she has received. While Dweck's ideas many seem all fine and dandy, Alfie Kohn sees it differently . The kind of praise that Dweck suggest to give seems manipulative and in fact hinders the ability of a child to grow. Ultimately what it comes down to is the parents involvement with the child. The theories that were discussed seem good, but it takes time and effort to understand your child. It also takes effort to figure out what works for your child and what doesn't work. It's a continuous cycle of growing and adapting to what is the best thing to do. Preschoolers and Praise: What Kinds of Messages Help Kids Grow? By Deborah Farmer Kris Kris discusses further about Carol Dweck's "growth mindset" initiative and how process praise is the correct praise to give y...