Pros And Cons Of Reward System

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Reward Systems Reward systems are used in classroom around the world to help encourage students to reach their highest potential. Rewards are enforcers of behavior and come in many shapes, sizes, and some are not even visible at all. Teachers use these as incentives to engage their students and help control student behavior. However, one form of reward may not work for every student nor are they guaranteed to work all the time. This is why it is important to know the strengths and weaknesses of the different reward systems so that teachers can adequately utilize them in their classes.
Pros and cons of some reward systems are:
• Intrinsic/Social Rewards (praise)
Pros:
* Can be used at any point in the day.
* Intrinsic rewards focus on …show more content…

* Can be used at any point throughout the day.
* Tangible rewards cab encourage student involvement in classroom discussion or activities, because they could get a piece of candy or sticker. * The use of prizes can encourage students to choose to behave in a certain way.
Cons:
* Extrinsic rewards are temporary.
* With tangible rewards focus is directed more towards the reward than it is on the task, skill, or lesson.
* The use of tangible rewards can have a negative effect on student and class morale if it is not used equally or if a student is missed when the teacher passes them out.
* Teachers need to be consistent with how they use these rewards.

• Privileges (free play, computer time, free reading, leading the class, etc.)
Pros:
* Can be used at any time during the day.
*Students are given time to do what they want to do; which is a nice reprieve from school work.
* Students can develop strong skills outside of academic guided goals.
* Privileges can help curb student behavior and encourage a positive change. …show more content…

The rules selected to use in the class were rules that help establish peace, safety, and productivity in the classroom regarding fighting, refusing to do the work, and talking back to the teacher. Additionally, rules selected ensures that students are held accountable for their behaviors. Meanwhile, the reward system chosen focuses on encouraging appropriate classroom behavior, and allows students to take responsibility of their actions in a positive

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