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  Case: Classroom Rewards - Candy or Not?
I usually give candy (Dum Dums) for small rewards in my classroom. With so much emphasis on healthy eating lately, what other small rewards could I give my students for following classroom routines?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I believe that small rewards are developing an extrinsic motivation to learn. I teach students that they are learning to develop their use of communication to enter into various categories and levels of thinking that are typically connected with various levels of class and income. Hence, I do not have to worry about them not working if no grade or reward is attached. I change their mindsets. Although they will receive extrinsic rewards in the real world.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: As stated we live in a world that operates on a reward system and the students can learn from that system in the classroom as well.
Rated On: March 4, 2016 4:41 pm
Rated By: uGaTyh
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: A different type of mindset, I like it!
Rated On: October 17, 2016 2:33 am
Rated By: Gabriel Nash
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: These are kids though. They sometimes need something to keep them motivated or rewarded for good behavior
Rated On: October 17, 2016 3:33 am
Rated By: raMaba