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Date Posted: 22:08:54 01/31/07 Wed
Author: Nick Getschman
Subject: Re: Punishment versus Reinforcement
In reply to: Beth Hansen 's message, "Re: Punishment versus Reinforcement" on 20:36:44 01/31/07 Wed

I decided to add my 2 cents to this discussion and basically reaffirm what Emily and Beth said. My main struggle is to understand what motivates students and how to tap into this. I've dealt out the punishment and added the reinforcements, seeing both successes and failures. After implementing a rewards system, students who couldn't get to class on time and wouldn't answer a question started running down the halls to be on time and couldn't put their hands down from participating. And then there were the others who could care less about the rewards and could care less about being punished for misbehavior. I agree with the girls that it takes some form of intrinsic motivation to get this all started, but what sparks those who don't show any motivation at all? Also, what affect does timing have on motivation? My classes are required to take a standardized state test later in the spring. While I personally feel pressed for time, I can't detect a sense of urgency out of some of my students. I had figured that this timing factor would add a boost to the motivation factor (and with some it did), but a group of my students haven't felt it yet. Anyways, I'm just rambling now, figured I'd throw out a few thoughts.

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