Feedback Strategies: Giving Praise
Maybe we shouldn't praise giving praise... The first article I read was "The Trouble with “Amazing”: Giving Praise that Matters" by Jennifer Gonzalez. I didn't necessarily agree with everything in the article, and maybe at some points how it was worded, but I liked the takeaway message: just giving a one word vote of praise isn't substantial feedback and in fact, often produces the opposite effect. I thought her analogy of saying just "amazing!" was like "Paula Praise" was funny, but very true. Without meaningful feedback that offers the person not only an honest opinion but also ways to improve, you usually discredit your own opinion. I have experienced this with many people and seen it happen, where people are quick to say 'that was absolutely wonderful' even when everyone else knows it really wasn't. I don't think there's anything wrong with praising with 'amazing!', but only using that word is perhaps more of ...
Daana,
ReplyDeleteThese are all gold! I actually laughed out loud at the first one! I think it is so funny that our generation can relate to and communicate through these funny little pictures called memes! I am terrible at making them, but you made it seem so easy! I am definitely going to have to try it out for my next tech tip! What's funny is this was exactly my reaction to Sita getting captured! I could just feel how annoyed Rama's brother was that Rama went after the deer despite every logical bone in his body screaming him not to. Thanks for posting!
Hi Daana! I am completely excited to try this out! I am assuming it was for extra credit. It is extra credit that has lead me to your post. How clever our Professor is :) I thought the way you re-did these popular memes was genius! Particularly the first one, with the couple. Haha, too funny! Thanks for the great idea!
ReplyDeleteHey Daana,
ReplyDeleteHaha your memes are hilarious and accurate! I really need to try this tech tip. I have not made a meme before. It would be a fun extra credit assignment to do. My favorite one is the pikachu one because of the expression. It is cute and funny. It is funnier because Lakshmana warned Rama. What is new though? Rama making bad decisions??
Your classmate,
Joanna