Posts Tagged Punished by Rewards

The Discipline of Classroom Collaboration

On June 25, 2015   /   Effectiveness, Responsibility  

Rather than having students work in isolation on a project or problem, instill learning and working communities that collaborate.

To foster the discipline of collaboration, here is a simple technique to try: Have students volunteer to relate something that SOMEONE ELSE has done successfully. Then decide on how often this activity should be conducted, such as weekly or monthly.

You’ll find that trust and a collaborative spirit grow by having others share positive incidents of someone other than him/herself. Examples of incidents could be helping someone with an assignment, using a new procedure, or being a friend to someone in need.

Rather than the usual approach of the teacher recognizing one person above the others, sharing activities or incidents empowers … >>>

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Questions to Ask about Using Rewards

On March 19, 2013   /   Discipline, Learning  

Bob Sullivan of Woodbury Connecticut poses some interesting questions for teachers who plan on giving rewards as bribes to influence behavior.

1. When you use reward, who does all the work? (The teacher or the student?)

2. What rewards will appeal to my students?

3. Can I assume every one of my students will be satisfied with my choice of rewards?

4. Where would I buy them and how much will they cost ?

5. Since rewards are more effective if they are given immediately, how will I handle presenting the rewards?

6. If the target (incentive) is too difficult for some students and they just give up, how will I handle this?

7. If some don’t achieve the objectives … >>>

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