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    Always provide positive feedback to the students

    There are different types of students in a class and the gain power of every student is also different. Every student is unique. Every teacher must provide positive feedback to the students so that the students get motivated to do the next work with more energy. If a teacher provides negative feedback, the student feels like a failure and may become dull.

    So, it is the duty of a teacher to find out the potential of a student and use his energy by providing positive feedback.

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  • #775296
    Absolutely, providing positive feedback is essential for motivating and nurturing students. It can boost their self-esteem, encourage active engagement, and foster a love for learning. Positive reinforcement helps students build confidence, tackle challenges, and excel in their studies. Teachers play a crucial role in shaping a student's attitude and should always strive to create a positive and encouraging learning environment.

  • #775300
    Motivation is the biggest enabler in the life of a student. If a teacher can encourage and motivate a student then the student would work hard to achieve better in his or her studies and achieve better results in the exam or competition.
    Good teachers know this aspect well and can identify the students who are doing mistakes but can be patted and encouraged to correct their mistakes and work hard to get the desired positive outcomes in their educational pursuits.
    In earlier times some good teachers interacted with the parents of the students and intimated them about the progress and status of their children so that the parents also knew where the children standing at that point of time. That helped the parents to take corrective steps or actions if required from their levels.

    Knowledge is power.

  • #775318
    Providing positive feedback is very important and it will motivate the student. A teacher should provide positive feedback first to the student in the presence of other students. That will give motivation to the student as well as to other students present there. However, it is equally important for the teacher to tell the students about their weak points. The teacher can call the student separately and tell him the places where he requires some improvement and guide him so that the student will overcome those weak points.
    Some teachers are very good at this. They highlight the positive points of the students very strongly but expresses the weak points very modestly and give suggestion for improvement. This will make the student happy and he will tend to correct himself.
    Anyhow, a student should not get overconfident by hearing only positive points about him teachers and parents should take care of this point and actions should be taken accordingly.

    drrao
    always confident

  • #775325
    I humbly disagree to the proposition of the author of this thread. If a teacher gives only the positive feedback to the guardians of a student, he/she will never be aware of his/her mistakes, weak points, shortcomings. He/She will never know the areas which require improvement on his/her part.

    Instead of giving only positive feedback, I feel that the feedback must be sympathetic and couched in sober, polite language. This will not demotivate the student and helps future improvement.

    (a) Those who have forgotten Noakhali, how can they protest Sandeshkhali?
    (b) Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it. ---------- Salvador Dali

  • #775470
    Positive feedback given to students serves as a powerful catalyst for motivation, self-esteem, and academic success .

    Positive feedback has an incredible ability to motivate students. When they receive praise or recognition for their efforts and achievements, it fuels their motivation to excel further. It's like a burst of energy that propels them to set higher goals and strive for even greater accomplishments. In this way, positive feedback becomes a driving force in the learning process. It also boosts a student's self-esteem. When students receive affirmation and acknowledgment for their hard work and dedication, it reinforces their belief in themselves and their abilities. This increased self-confidence not only helps them academically but also in their personal lives.

    Positive feedback plays a crucial role in fostering a growth mindset among students. It teaches them to view challenges and failures as opportunities for growth and improvement. Instead of fearing mistakes, they embrace them as stepping stones on their path to success. A growth mindset is a valuable asset that serves students well throughout their academic journey and beyond. further the feedback goes a long way in building positive relationships. When teachers and peers provide encouraging feedback, it creates a sense of trust and rapport that makes the learning environment more enjoyable and conducive to collaboration. In such an environment, students are more likely to actively engage in discussions, ask questions, and seek help when needed.

    The benefits of positive feedback are not limited to motivation and self-esteem; they extend to tangible improvements in learning outcomes. When students feel valued and supported, they tend to be more diligent and attentive. They become more receptive to instruction, and as a result, their comprehension and retention of material often improve.


    In conclusion, positive feedback is an essential tool for educators, parents, and peers to empower students and promote their success. By harnessing the power of positive reinforcement, we can inspire students to reach their full potential, nurture their self-esteem, and create a thriving learning environment that fosters a lifelong love for learning.

    So, let's keep the positivity flowing and celebrate the incredible achievements of our students!

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  • #775496
    The author has stressed that the students should always offer the positive feedback so that they remain motivated to their tasks. This is definitely a fine idea. However, I think the teachers should not hesitate in reflecting their weaknesses time to time so that they can correct themselves.
    The teachers should be intelligent enough to make their students wise and it needs to pronged strategies - the first one being is to motivate them highlighting their strength but at the same time, they need to be told regarding their weak points so that they could rectify them.
    A good teacher always highlights his positive attributes openly so that his positive qualities are known to all but his weak points are to be discussed separately in absence of others. In that way, they would not be ashamed of themselves but on the other hand, they would try to improve themselves giving up their bad habits.

  • #775605
    Good posting. Besides providing the positive feedback to the students, My view is developing every children with positive thoughts, either student or not, in the house itself by parents and persons in the house. No persons in the house should talk negatively even normal days but especially before their children. As a psychologist told, every children speaks utter words by noting from their parents, the parents and others in the house should avoid uttering unnecessary words in front of the children in the house.


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