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Is praising children's success causing more harm than good? Loudspeaker phones versus headphones, is it rude to tell someone to switch to earphones in public?

Does praising children's success cause more harm than good? Dr Özgür Bolat, education scientist and associate professor, tells Connor how our obsession with outcomes, praise and rewards can actually undermine children’s motivation and confidence.

Put your headphones on! Is it an acceptable request when people in public disturb your peace by using their phone on loud speaker?

Connor takes this week's pulse of the nation. 03030805555. Great music and chat. (standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles will apply).

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Last Wednesday16:00
BBC Radio Foyle

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Music Played

  • Olivia Dean

    Man I Need

  • Eurythmics

    There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)

  • Inner City

    Big Fun

  • The Fratellis

    Whistle For The Choir

  • CeeLo Green

    Forget you

  • Charles & Eddie

    Would I Lie To You?

  • Benson Boone

    Beautiful Things

  • The Original

    I Luv U Baby

  • Samantha Fox

    Touch Me

  • Bill Withers

    Lovely Day

  • Talk Talk

    It’s My Life

  • Dua Lipa

    Levitating

  • Brandon Flowers

    Crossfire

  • Eddi Reader

    Patience of Angels

  • Grouplove

    Tongue Tied

  • All Saints

    I Know Where Is At

  • Ryan McMullan

    Belfast City

  • Janet Jackson

    Whoops Now

  • Robert Palmer

    Mercy Mercy Me/ I Want You

  • Jennifer Lopez

    Love Don’t Cost A Thing up

Broadcasts

  • Last Wednesday15:04
    BBC Radio Ulster
  • Last Wednesday16:00
    BBC Radio Foyle