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Misfit Minute #4: Power of Praise: Encouraging Positive Actions in Students
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🎙️ Misfit Minute #4: POWER Up Your Praise – Praising What You Want Repeated
Tired of generic praise that doesn't seem to stick? Caitlin highlights the power of behavior-specific praise – telling students exactly what they did well. Learn why focusing your positive attention can cultivate the behaviors you want to see and shift the tone of your classroom.
💡 Behavior grows where attention flows. Let's make sure it's flowing towards the positive!
🔑 Key Takeaways
✅ Be Behavior-Specific: Move beyond "good job" to praise like "Thanks for using a quiet voice" or "I noticed you cleaned up right away."
✅ Attention Flows Where Behavior Grows: If we only focus on what's wrong, that's what we'll keep seeing.
✅ Targeted Praise Matters: While some students might not need constant praise, those still learning expectations definitely do.
✅ Aim for the 4:1 Ratio: Strive for four positive comments for every correction to build confidence.
✅ Start Small, See Big Shifts: Catch one student doing something right and call it out – it can change the whole classroom dynamic.
📚 Resources & Inspiration
📝 Want to go deeper? Listen to Episode 28: Building Relationships with Students for more ideas!
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