The article emphasizes the importance of effective tutoring practices, particularly through meaningful praise. It explores the distinction between effort praise, which encourages perseverance, and outcome praise, which celebrates results. Effective feedback should be sincere, immediate, and specific, highlighting the student's efforts rather than just their achievements. The article discusses how large language models can facilitate the generation of constructive feedback, enhancing tutor training. Research results indicate that implementation of these strategies leads to improved student motivation and engagement in the learning process.
Praising students for working hard is a great way to increase motivation. Immediate, sincere, and specific feedback encourages students to persevere during tough learning moments.
Correct praise should be earned, truthful, and specific, focusing on the learning process rather than just outcomes. Effort praise fosters resilience and motivation.
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