In schools, self-esteem boosting is losing favor to rigor, finer-tuned praise
http://dervishcom.blogspot.com/2012/01/in-schools-self-esteem-boosting-is.html
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For decades, the prevailing wisdom in education was that high self-esteem would lead to high achievement. The theory led to an avalanche of daily affirmations, awards ceremonies and attendance certificates — but few, if any, academic gains.
Read full article >>Dana Milbank 16 Jan, 2012
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Source: http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/click.phdo?i=de376e37e24ee197614ae83d256adaae
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