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Back to EpisodesQuick-fire strategies: What many schools are getting wrong with positive and negative feedback
Description
As teachers and school leaders, it's easy to become distracted (and polarised!) by the question, "Which is more powerful - positive or negative feedback?" But what if that's the wrong question entirely?
In this episode, I explain what question we should be asking ourselves about rewards and consequences, and what the implications are for our classroom practice.
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