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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!)
Giving out "candy" is frowned upon in schools now! But, children still work for yummy snacks. Gummies, gold fish, even fruit loops. But, if food is still out the window, I remember in elementary school having a "marble jar". This jar was to be filled up to the top and when it did, the whole class got something good out of it. Whether that be extra recess, or the treat, extra break time, no quiz that week. Something worth them wanting to work towards a marble 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 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 3:04 am
Rated By: ynepyH
 
     
     
  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: I would recommend this solution
Rated On: October 17, 2022 3:27 am
Rated By: RamaPy