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What do you find is the best incentives system? I am trying to find a new approach at rewarding good behavior.
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I would suggest a token system where students can earn points throughout the day for specific desired behaviors that align with classroom rules. The expectations and rules should be clear and easy for the students to follow. Points would be recorded daily and used as money. For example, points would be calculated and used as currency for the students to purchase prizes. For example, the currency would be calculated as 5 points equals 5ct and 10 points equals 10ct and so on. This helps increase the desired student behaviors you want to see more of since students can earn something they like for their work. Also, I have seen the token system applied in classrooms and it does work if students are monitored. A free alternative would be providing students with choices of interests after their work is finished like free computer time on specified cites you allow, book of choice, topic of choice for the next lesson, etc. You could also offer an incentive like eating lunch with the teacher or another faculty member the students like with their permission of course. I hope this helps!