Bharati Baichan
10/22/2020
Topic 1: Discussion 1
Using extrinsic rewards in the classroom is often controversial. Where do you stand in terms of
providing students with rewards for reaching behavioral or academic goals? After reviewing the
readings and any additional sources, do you plan to use extrinsic motivators in your future classroom?
If so, how?
I stand for providing students with rewards for reaching behavioral and/or academic goals. It is
understood that if a student does well in class academically or behaves appropriately, then that student
is rewarded. Rewarding positive behavior enforces children, as well as encourages them to repeat the
same behavior instead of learning negative behaviors. I plan to use extrinsic motivators in my classroom
through effective classroom management. Working effectively with children requires awareness of
their motivation and interests (Evertson & Emmer. 2013, pg. 7). To promote motivation in students
which can lead to rewarding students, there must be effective classroom management strategies.
Management strategies work with motivational emphasis include providing students with opportunities
to make choices, give students more responsibility, and provides feedback that recognizes growth and
skills (Evertson & Emmer. 2013, pg. 8). There should also be a healthy balance between extrinsic and
intrinsic motivators. Too much of one thing can be a bad thing, so it is important to teach children that
they can be rewarded both ways. There are times when rewarding students can help a child feel
motivated and there are also times when just telling a student “good job” can go a long way in helping a
child feel motivated.
Reference:
Evertson, C. M., & Emmer, E. T. (2013). Classroom Management for Elementary Teachers (9th ed.).
10/22/2020
Topic 1: Discussion 1
Using extrinsic rewards in the classroom is often controversial. Where do you stand in terms of
providing students with rewards for reaching behavioral or academic goals? After reviewing the
readings and any additional sources, do you plan to use extrinsic motivators in your future classroom?
If so, how?
I stand for providing students with rewards for reaching behavioral and/or academic goals. It is
understood that if a student does well in class academically or behaves appropriately, then that student
is rewarded. Rewarding positive behavior enforces children, as well as encourages them to repeat the
same behavior instead of learning negative behaviors. I plan to use extrinsic motivators in my classroom
through effective classroom management. Working effectively with children requires awareness of
their motivation and interests (Evertson & Emmer. 2013, pg. 7). To promote motivation in students
which can lead to rewarding students, there must be effective classroom management strategies.
Management strategies work with motivational emphasis include providing students with opportunities
to make choices, give students more responsibility, and provides feedback that recognizes growth and
skills (Evertson & Emmer. 2013, pg. 8). There should also be a healthy balance between extrinsic and
intrinsic motivators. Too much of one thing can be a bad thing, so it is important to teach children that
they can be rewarded both ways. There are times when rewarding students can help a child feel
motivated and there are also times when just telling a student “good job” can go a long way in helping a
child feel motivated.
Reference:
Evertson, C. M., & Emmer, E. T. (2013). Classroom Management for Elementary Teachers (9th ed.).
