Teacher Tip Tuesday: Reward Effectivenes

I've seen teachers use all kinds of reward systems in their classrooms. I tend not to use too many things, since they seem so gimmicky and insincere.  But, I've got to admit that students eat up that fun stuff.

So, I was checking out some music teaching/piano teaching this week (I'm taking on some extra responsibilities with music) and I came across a blog that discussed reward effectiveness. The blogger reviews basic psychology of rewards and how you can use it in your classroom.

Before you pick up new stickers, set up a survival game in your room, or pass out cookies for spelling tests, read this:
Gambling with Praise

 

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