Using Behavior-Specific Praise to Support Intrinsic Motivation

Abstract

This article discusses the use of behavior-specific praise (BSP), an effective technique for promoting prosocial behavior and managing classrooms. It addresses the criticism that BSP may reduce students’ intrinsic motivation and offers directions on how to use BSP to provide students, especially those with challenging behaviors, with useful feedback that encourages them to engage productively in school activities.

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behavior-specific praise intrinsic motivation Montessori prosocial

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