Do academic awards hurt more than they help?
A school in Calgary has decided to stop naming students to the honours list, or giving out other academic achievement awards. School officials say its a better idea that will help motivate students to learn, without hurting the self esteem of those who don't get high marks. We hear from an educator who calls these kinds of awards "bribes." ...
A school in Calgary has decided to stop naming students to the honours list, or giving out other academic achievement awards. School officials say its a better idea that will help motivate students to learn, without hurting the self esteem of those who don't get high marks. We hear from an educator who calls these kinds of awards "bribes."