Essay On Advantages And Disadvantages Of Praise

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Part Two Praise The reward system is a beneficial behavioral modification teaching method, which promotes more positive behaviors in the classroom (Charles & Barr, 2014). Many teachers generally use the reward method of praise within their classrooms for a variety of reasons. The first advantage of using praise within the classroom is because it encourages students do repeat positive behaviors in the classroom. Many children are simply looking for attention and enjoy it, which makes it a great technique to use in the classroom (Charles & Barr, 2014). Another advantage for this reward type is that due to the encouragement, the students are able to perform at a better rate; students excel academically. A final advantage to using praise is that it is easily implemented into the classroom and requires little to no preparation. This makes the reward method a great addition for teachers as well as students because students get instant feedback without …show more content…

Despite the many positive attributes of praise, there are some disadvantages as well. The first disadvantage is that if praise is used too much, it can become superfluous and then ineffective within the classroom (Charles & Barr, 2014). The second disadvantage of using praise within the classroom is that it may promote unhealthy competition in the classroom. Students may start to compete to get praise from the teacher, especially if praise is given sparingly during the year. This can cause unhealthy relationships and competitiveness. The third and final disadvantage of praise is that students can begin to rely on praise to do their best (Charles & Barr, 2014). Students may start to become dependent on the praise, meaning their learning and potential will be tied to a teachers words. When its time to go outside of the classroom, a student may be unable to accomplish anything without praise which makes it a unfavorable

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