Lunch Time Training -- Rewards & Motivators

Lunch Time Trainings:
Rewards & Motivator
Education Coach Dara Jones

Poll

Do you use rewards and motivators inside of your classroom?

• Of course. I use it all the time

• YES

• NO

• No, I have no idea what you are talking about.

A reward is something given in return for good behavior or achieving a goal..


Motivators are develop feelings of worth or enthusiasm towards something or someone.

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​What are rewards & motivators?

Multiple Choice

What is a reward?

• A reward is something given in return for good behavior or achieving a goal.
• A reward is a type of currency.
• A reward is a punishment for bad behavior.
• A reward is a form of punishment.

Multiple Choice

What is a motivator

• Motivators are develop feelings of worth or enthusiasm towards something or someone.

• A motivator is a type motion that has kids going crazy

• A motivator is a type of computer software.
• A motivator is a type of fruit.

What is the difference? Does it even matter?

​Rewards vs Motivators

Rewards can serve as incentives and those who work for rewards can seek to use them as motivators, the real motivation to act comes from the individual student.

Rewards can act as motivators only for those who believe that they can achieve it.

​What is a classroom reward system?

• A class-wide reward system is a system in which students work individually toward personal reinforcers or work together toward group reinforcers.

• rewarding students' positive behavior and academic achievements through rewards like stickers, points, extra recess time, or small prizes give them a push to keep working hard

1. Stickers

2. Weekly Mystery box

3. Brag bracelets

4. Decided on a book for story time

5. Extra time on tablet

Rewards

If a feeling of accomplishment is more important to the child, then effective motivator statements might be:
- "Wow, you really do an incredible job cleaning the block area!"
- "You wrote your name so neat! Will you show me how you do such a great job?!"

​Motivators

What are some examples?

​Reward Chart examples in the classroom

• Short-term focus: Students may become too focused on earning rewards rather than the intrinsic value of learning itself.

• Can lead to entitlement: If rewards are given too frequently or without clear criteria, students may come to expect them regardless of their effort or behavior.

​Negatives

• Having a reward system to motivate students and encourage positive behavior in the classroom

• It helps reinforce classroom norms, promoting a healthy school environment

• Builds self-esteem: Receiving recognition for their efforts can help build a student's confidence and sense of self-worth.

​Positives

Implementing Reward System inside of the class -- Pros & Cons

The Highly Effective Teacher

Reward System in the classroom: Whole Class Rewards
https://youtu.be/SlIQi-1XlrY?si=VmyH5JMmnMbwHN2d

Multiple Select

Which of the following(s) is an example of using classroom rewards system from the previous video shown?

• Never hold your word with your students

• Always set class goals

• Only give students one chance to earn rewards

• Reduce rewards over time

Multiple Choice

What are some pros of implementing a reward system inside of the classroom?

• Decrease student motivation
• Worsen behavior
• Reduce engagement
• Motivate students, improve behavior, increase engagement, enhance learning outcomes

​Final Thoughts:

Don’t worry that using rewards will spoil the child. Children learn to control their behaviour in stages; help them to manage this and in time you can reduce rewards. Always highlight when a child succeeds and they will surprise themselves with their ability to stay on track.

Multiple Select

What were your thoughts on the presentation?

• It was very informative

• It was alright

• It was good and I am looking into implementing inside of the classroom

• I did not like it and will no implement inside of my classroom

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