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Saturday, April 30, 2011

A Quick Reminder on Positive Reinforcement


Here are some examples and definitions of positive reinforcement, which can improve students’ behaviors, attitudes, and motivation in the classroom.  This list was given to us at a Monday night CDP seminar.  I think it’s a nice, quick reminder of what is positive reinforcement. 

Positive Reinforcement…
  • Should become intrinsic over time (natural consequences with positive behavior)
  • Works best when it’s not “if you do this, then you get that”
  • Is feedback, information, and praise, if it’s genuine
  • Should reward effort and growth
  • Can be a look, a smile, a touch on the shoulder, or a word
  • Can increase a desired behavior or decrease an undesired one
  • Can be from one student or many students to another
  • Should be genuine, specific, and descriptive


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