Recognition and Rewards
Why recognize good behavior?
Behaviors which are acknowledged are more likely to be repeated while those which are ignored are less likely to reoccur. If staff wants students to demonstrate common acts of responsibility and respect, they will need to acknowledge those behaviors when they occur. Good behavior should not be taken for granted.
The difference between recognition and bribery
Bribery or coercion is an attempt to influence or persuade someone to produce a desired behavior that hasn’t happened yet. On the other hand, an acknowledgement or reward reinforces the continuation of a desired behavior that has already happened. The purpose of praise is to reinforce and increase positive behavior with student knowledge. This acknowledgement helps clearly describe and define expectations so that students can successfully meet them and repeat them. Praise should always be given in an open and honest format. By providing behaviorally specific praise linked to already established expectations, staff assists students in the process of understanding and monitoring their own behavior.
Promoting intrinsic motivation
When a message that recognizes a student’s efforts as being responsible for success is given with a reward, intrinsic motivation will actually be strengthened. Tangible rewards should always be accompanied with social rewards such as verbal praise or positive regard. By clearly linking student behavior to a positive outcome, intrinsic motivation is actually increased and strengthened. This is a positive and specific way
for students and staff to interact.
http://www.altoona.k12.wi.us/schools/middle/pbis/PBISFAQs.pdf
Behaviors which are acknowledged are more likely to be repeated while those which are ignored are less likely to reoccur. If staff wants students to demonstrate common acts of responsibility and respect, they will need to acknowledge those behaviors when they occur. Good behavior should not be taken for granted.
The difference between recognition and bribery
Bribery or coercion is an attempt to influence or persuade someone to produce a desired behavior that hasn’t happened yet. On the other hand, an acknowledgement or reward reinforces the continuation of a desired behavior that has already happened. The purpose of praise is to reinforce and increase positive behavior with student knowledge. This acknowledgement helps clearly describe and define expectations so that students can successfully meet them and repeat them. Praise should always be given in an open and honest format. By providing behaviorally specific praise linked to already established expectations, staff assists students in the process of understanding and monitoring their own behavior.
Promoting intrinsic motivation
When a message that recognizes a student’s efforts as being responsible for success is given with a reward, intrinsic motivation will actually be strengthened. Tangible rewards should always be accompanied with social rewards such as verbal praise or positive regard. By clearly linking student behavior to a positive outcome, intrinsic motivation is actually increased and strengthened. This is a positive and specific way
for students and staff to interact.
http://www.altoona.k12.wi.us/schools/middle/pbis/PBISFAQs.pdf