How to combat perfectionism in your students

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Steer perfectionism in the classroom in positive ways

Perfectionism in the classroom can lead to disappointed students who believe that they are unlikely to succeed. But with the right approach the positive aspects of perfectionism can create motivated students with realistic expectations about their performance.

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