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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!)
Many of these solutions are great and I stand behind them 100%! In addition, my CT uses a "money manager" system where students are given money that they can use or save up to buy different things in the class store. There are usually toys in it and, at most once a month, there are snacks that the students can buy. My CT has taken the time and initiative to get to know the students and talk to the parents about what was acceptable or not to have in the classroom. However, the students LOVE the class store with the toys in it.
 
     
     
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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 Yes
Comments: helpful
Rated On: February 24, 2019 10:03 pm
Rated By: yZedyR
 
     
     
  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 No
The suggested solution is original Yes
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 3:05 am
Rated By: ynepyH
 
     
     
  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: I do not think money is a good idea for an incentive. A lot of the time students come from families who may be struggling financially so, I think that money is inappropriate.
Rated On: March 13, 2020 12:12 am
Rated By: vuByda