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Case: Incentives in the classroom: treats
When I was in elementary school, a lot of my teachers would pass out candy for participating in certain classroom activities. Answering questions correctly, or jeopardy games, or get an A on a test for instance. I remember my classmates and I were always very enticed by these types of incentives, is this system allowed and praised, or is it frowned upon? What are some alternative approaches besides verbally incentivizing students?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Currently, it is frowned upon for students in elementary school as there are many allergies and health conscious/restrictive parents. I would check to see if there were allergies in the class, double checking with ESOL parents to ensure they understood the question. I know one of my CTs in an internship would provide a snack for the students after lunch as they had an early lunchtime.
If that is all your students will be bribed with, I would go ahead and do it. But if you would like alternative incentives, you could use a treasure chest incentive as it is usually cheap/colorful things that students go nuts for; things like decorative pencils, eraser toppers, stickers, little toys, etc. |
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| Comments: Yes things that do not involve food are always better safe then sorry. Erasers and pencils anythings that make them feel rewarded instead of something they just eat. Maybe giving the options of different classroom jobs as well. |
| Rated On: October 12, 2018 8:27 pm |
| Rated By: ubeBaz |
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| Comments: I absolutely agree with your assessment. We do work in an environment where we have taken on the responsibility of student's health and safety, and therefor must act accordingly. There are many "allergy friendly" treats out there, but at the very least small erasers and other such items from the dollar store (stickers, coloring pages, etc) and even incentives for big achievements, such as "lunch Bunch" and teacher's helper for the day are also great options! |
| Rated On: October 13, 2018 1:28 am |
| Rated By: aGuraz |
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| Comments: “If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this”. |
| Rated On: October 13, 2018 3:40 am |
| Rated By: Xezuda |
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| Comments: This is the best solution because using candy as an incentive can cause problems, especially when it comes to food allergies. I have seen candy in the classrooms and I know it is used to help motivate the students, but I agree with the treasure chest incentive. Students love it just as much as candy. |
| Rated On: October 14, 2018 3:01 am |
| Rated By: yJuhuv |
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| Comments: I found your solution to be well thought out and very helpful! but be careful |
| Rated On: October 15, 2018 12:33 am |
| Rated By: zetyWy |
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Comments: I would use this!
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| Rated On: November 9, 2018 8:28 pm |
| Rated By: aBezuz |
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| Comments: I love the idea of giving positive reinforcements to students who have behaved and/or have answered questions correctly. It is true that giving candy and/or food is frowned upon in today's society, however, I do think that giving out decorative pencils, eraser toppers, stickers, little toys, etc. is a great way to help reinforce these positive behaviors and help get the students excited and willing to work hard to get these incentives. |
| Rated On: February 18, 2019 1:44 pm |
| Rated By: PaZume |
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| Comments: Suggestion provides detailed accounts of experiences which help form a solution to the issue at hand. Solution is reasonable and easily implemented. |
| Rated On: February 18, 2019 4:58 pm |
| Rated By: Cali Pohlman |
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| Comments: I too mentioned the idea of a treasure box and you are right, it is an inexpensive way to reward students, as you can often fill it with fun dollar store items. |
| Rated On: February 19, 2019 12:09 pm |
| Rated By: Simone Haddad |
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| Comments: This is a fabulous way to provide an alternative to candy as incentives. |
| Rated On: February 19, 2019 4:58 pm |
| Rated By: aByveM |
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| Comments: Students should us intrinsic rewards over extrinsic |
| Rated On: February 19, 2019 6:46 pm |
| Rated By: baJeTe |
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| Comments: A treasure test is a great incentive. |
| Rated On: February 19, 2019 7:19 pm |
| Rated By: Tiffany Foti |
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| Comments: I love these ideas! I remember being psyched about these incentives as a student. Thank you! |
| Rated On: February 20, 2019 9:22 pm |
| Rated By: eRuWaX |
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| Comments: I think that incentivising students can be useful but the incentive shouldn't just be candy. |
| Rated On: February 22, 2019 5:54 pm |
| Rated By: uzaZuz |
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| Comments: I agree that it is important to check with parents for allergies or other dietary restrictions before offering food as an incentive. Using other incentives, such as small prizes and toys, may also be helpful as it is not nearly as restrictive as offering food to a class where some students are bound to have allergies or other restrictions. |
| Rated On: February 23, 2019 4:49 am |
| Rated By: dygavu |
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| Comments: While I think that having little celebrations in the classroom is great I don't like to use food as an incentive. It creates bad eating habits and make children have long term issues when accomplishing something and and always needing to run for a "treat" for doing a good job. |
| Rated On: February 24, 2019 2:17 am |
| Rated By: byXyha |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
| Rated On: February 24, 2019 6:21 pm |
| Rated By: yzysuZ |
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| Comments: This is a great idea! |
| Rated On: February 24, 2019 8:42 pm |
| Rated By: evyRub |
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| Comments: helpful |
| Rated On: February 24, 2019 10:01 pm |
| Rated By: yZedyR |
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| Rated On: February 25, 2019 1:04 am |
| Rated By: ZyQeHy |
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| Comments: Exactly what I would do. |
| Rated On: July 3, 2019 1:39 pm |
| Rated By: quqyVe |
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| Comments: This is a great solution and gives appropriate suggestions. |
| Rated On: July 7, 2019 11:08 pm |
| Rated By: yJyLep |
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| Comments: I agree! |
| Rated On: October 12, 2019 4:49 pm |
| Rated By: emetub |
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| Comments: I agree |
| Rated On: October 15, 2019 4:14 pm |
| Rated By: uWaMyB |
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| Comments: I agree that non-edible incentives would be a better option. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2019 2:09 am |
| Rated By: HuraHu |
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| Comments: I agree with this solution. Having non-food rewards would be best. |
| Rated On: October 20, 2019 8:46 pm |
| Rated By: uQyvaQ |
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| Comments: While treats can seem like a fun option, as you said they are many mitigating factors that go into motivational tools such as this one. Your incentive idea of a treasure chest is a good one! |
| Rated On: February 24, 2020 2:52 am |
| Rated By: agejeM |
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| Comments: I agree i Have always loved the idea of giving out treats as a teacher like mine did for me. |
| Rated On: February 24, 2020 3:03 am |
| Rated By: ynepyH |
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| Comments: This idea is great. This addresses any and all concerns as well as addresses the needs of the diverse students. |
| Rated On: March 13, 2020 12:07 am |
| Rated By: vuByda |
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| Comments: Great suggestions |
| Rated On: October 6, 2020 3:38 pm |
| Rated By: Antonius Hadley |
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| Comments: I would do this in this situation! |
| Rated On: October 18, 2020 9:11 pm |
| Rated By: aqyZuR |
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| Comments: I would recommend this solution |
| Rated On: October 17, 2022 3:23 am |
| Rated By: RamaPy |
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