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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!)
Rewarding children with food can cause life-long negative problems. Rewarding a child with something that promotes indtrisinc motivation may be a better solution. For example, sitting in a special chair, being the line leader for a week, or something they desire and will try to work for.
 
     
     
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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 No
Comments: I agree that intrinsic motivation is meaningful. However, I do not agree that rewarding children with food will have life-long effects. That statement is pretty general. It depends on the type of food and how frequently the food is being rewarded.
Rated On: February 29, 2016 6:04 pm
Rated By: Melissa Dison
 
     
     
  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: Good point!
Rated On: October 17, 2016 2:35 am
Rated By: Gabriel Nash