encouragement
CEFR: B2
The positive reinforcement, verbal praise, or supportive guidance provided by mentors and educators to foster student perseverance and resilience.
Synonyms
- reassurance
- incentive
- affirmation
Common Collocations
- give encouragement
- words of encouragement
- receive encouragement
Example Sentence
Consistent pedagogical encouragement from secondary school teachers correlates strongly with higher university enrolment rates.