New Teachers on the Job: The Impact of Teacher Education in Lesotho (CIE, 2001, 36 p.): Chapter 5: Observing the NQTS and UTs in action: 5.10 Reinforcement/praise

New Teachers on the Job: The Impact of Teacher Education in Lesotho (CIE, 2001, 36 p.)

Chapter 5: Observing the NQTS and UTs in action

		(introduction...)
		5.1 Introducing a lesson
		5.2 Lesson presentation
		5.3 Closing lessons
		5.4 Teaching and learning materials
		5.5 Subject/content knowledge
		5.6 Use of English language
		5.7 Classroom management/discipline
		5.8 Time management
		5.9 Assessment/homework/written work
		5.10 Reinforcement/praise

5.10 Reinforcement/praise

Young pupils thrive on praise and reinforcement awarded for any good behaviour or point they score in a teaching/learning situation. For example, when pupils gave correct answers, others were quick to praise them, and the class chanted "shine Thabo shine!" or they simply clapped hands in other classes.