Discussion Post: Classroom Management
Teachers often use reinforcement to teach new skills or to increase appropriate or desired behaviors. Although the ultimate goal is for students to regulate their own behavior by responding to intrinsic motivators (e.g., feeling proud)
When we think of reinforcement, we typically think of what is referred to as positive reinforcement (e.g., giving a student a sticker for completing an assignment, giving a thumbs up for not talking in the hallway). However, teachers can also encourage a student's acquisition of skills or desired behavior through negative reinforcement. Negative reinforcement should not be confused with punishment, which consists of providing an undesired consequence to decrease a behavior.
Positive reinforcement involves providing the desired consequence after a student engages in the desired behavior, which, in turn, creates the likelihood of increased occurrence of the behavior in the future. Ideally, teachers should try to incorporate positive reinforcement into their daily lessons and activities to encourage skill acquisition and desired behavior.
Positive reinforcers fall into three categories: tangible, social, and activity
In the attached chart, identify appropriate positive reinforcers in the following categories AND grade levels. Your positive reinforcers must be grade-appropriate.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.