Notes of Praise: A private note left on a student's desk praising improved classroom effort is a powerful reinforcement, especially when the note is heartfelt. (edutopia.org)
Bottom line: Collaborative classroom efforts help students leverage the strength of a group and reflect on their progress through the semester, countering the «fixed intelligence» narrative. (gse.harvard.edu)
Cooperative classroom efforts are authentic tasks that help students prepare for the future. (educationworld.com)