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Teachers' Self-Monitoring of Praise vs Praise Instructions: Effects on Teachers' and Students' Behavior

Edward A. Workman, P. J. Watson, George B. Helton

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This study investigated the relative effects of praise vs teachers' self-monitoring of praise on both teachers' and students' behavior. Although further applied research is needed, the results suggest that teachers' self-monitoring may enhance the effectiveness of teachers' contingent praise on the display of appropriate behavior by students. This enhancement may be dependent upon an optimal level and consistent rate of teachers' praise.

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This study investigated the relative effects of praise vs teachers' self-monitoring of praise on both teachers' and students' behavior. Although further applied research is needed, the results suggest that teachers' self-monitoring may enhance the effectiveness of teachers' contingent praise on the display of appropriate behavior by students. This enhancement may be dependent upon an optimal level and consistent rate of teachers' praise.

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This study investigated the relative effects of praise vs teachers' self-monitoring of praise on both teachers' and students' behavior. Although further applied research is needed, the results suggest that teachers' self-monitoring may enhance the effectiveness of teachers' contingent praise on the display of appropriate behavior by students. This enhancement may be dependent upon an optimal level and consistent rate of teachers' praise.

Key concepts: Praise, Psychology, Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Mathematics education

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