The Power of Praise: Empowering Students Through Positive Feedback

by Richard James Rogers

From Richard James Rogers: bestselling author of 'The Quick Guide to Classroom Management', comes this groundbreaking text on the Power of Praise in the context of teaching. Getting a handle on how to give sincere and meaningful praise on a regular basis, and giving it regularly to 'target' students (i.e. all of our students), is a skill that the very best practitioners have mastered. Praise is not the cute fluff-ball it appears to be, however. It is complex, dynamic and works effectively via a variety of prescribed methods. This books teaches you those methods in a practical. easy-to-implement way.

104 pages, Paperback

First published November 22, 2019

About the author

Richard James Rogers received both his bachelor's degree and his PGCE from Bangor University (Wales, UK). This was an excellent foundation for the steep learning curve that would follow as he pursued his career as a teacher of Science and Mathematics at UK state schools, and afterwards at elite international schools in Asia. His 15 years of full time teaching experience have seen him instruct IGCSE German, KS3 and 4 Science and Mathematics and three subjects at 'advanced level': Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. He also went on to lead a team of students to win the Thailand Tournament of Minds Championship in 2012 and has been an active educational blogger, columnist and online pedagogical content editor since 2010. His debut book: 'The Quick Guide to Classroom Management: 45 Secrets That All High School Teachers Need to Know', was rated 9.5 out of 10 in a recent UKEdChat book review, and offers an overview of what, in his experience and research, works best when it comes to engaging your learners and being happy in your job as a high school teacher. His second book, 'The Power of Praise: Empowering Students Through Positive Feedback' was released on August 31st 2019.

Reviews

[Sophie Bowns · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a reasonable information book, I would probably give it 3.5*

[Amanda Speake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guiding the reader through the philosophy and mechanics of praise this approachable volume shows teachers the why, how and when of effective praise. From the psychological impact of positive praise through to practical examples of how to implement these strategies in daily classroom practice, the ‘secrets’ laid out show teachers how to provide consistent, specific feedback to students without creating an overload of marking. Strategies such as verbal feedback, live marking and self- and peer-assessment strategies are clearly explained alongside examples from the author’s own teaching experience.

If you are a teacher looking for some inspiration to help you praise and motivate your students then this highly readable book could by just what you are looking for.

[C.L. Jennison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is exactly the kind of book all new teachers need! The Power of Praise: Empowering Students through Positive Feedback gives many transferable examples of how praise can be used to generate positive effects in both students and teachers. As an experienced teacher himself, the author clearly understands, and feels passionate about, using praise effectively. Many of his results, which are showcased with the book, speak for themselves.

The author clearly feels so strongly about this topic, and includes anecdotes of how powerful praise has been during his own lifetime. A practical, strategic, inspiring read!

[Richard Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, I actually wrote this book so I'm naturally going to give it 5 stars. I genuinely believe, however, that this book really helps teachers to see the big picture of how effective feedback, which needn't be heavily time-consuming, can have profound effects on the lives of the students we teach.

This book teaches you efficient methods to provide meaningful and empowering praise to your students. It also includes a list of concluding questions, with answers available at richardjamesrogers.com/answers