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DC explores the power of praise

Posted: May 20, 2016

Over the past few weeks as a College, we have been exploring and learning about what a Growth Mindset is and how powerfully it impacts our learning. This week we are focusing on the power of feedback and praise. Watch the engaging clip below that shares a powerful message about the positive and negative impact our praise can have on our child(ren).

Instead of praising the finished product or person, Carol Dweck believes powerful praise focuses on the effort, the strategies and how these combine to achieve the outcome. To learn more about the power of effective feedback and praise read this article The Secret to Raising Smart Children