Deserve Quote by Randy Pausch
“We need to make sure our students are exerting themselves. We need to praise them when they deserve it and to tell them honestly when they have it in them to work harder,”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commencement Address, Carnegie Mellon University, 2007
Emphasizes the need for balanced encouragement and honest feedback to motivate students to effort.
In simple terms: Encourage and push students honestly.
Key Takeaway
Provide sincere praise and constructive challenge.
Themes
education
motivation
feedback
Mood
inspirational
serious
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- classroom
- mentoring
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
student development
teaching strategies
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance praise and critique?
- When is honest criticism most effective?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on praise can reduce resilience.
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