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HOW DO YOU USE POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT?
Reinforcement is one of the most powerful ways teachers can encourage good behavior.
Research has repeatedly shown that positive
reinforcement is much more effective than negative
reinforcement or punishment
Positive reinforcement tends to increase the occurrence of a desirable behavior, enhances the child’s self-concept, and gives the child a feeling of independence and accomplishment.
Patience, persistence, and consistency are the keys in making positive reinforcement work for you.
1. Social Reinforcers- smiles and verbal praise
are best and most frequently used ways to
reinforce children.
TYPES OF REINFORCEMENT
2. Activity Reinforcers- these include special privileges,
such as choosing the story , carrying the ball outside, sitting next to the teacher
at lunch, or another favorite activity
3. Primary Reinforcers- stickers, stars, balloons, chips( tokens that can
be exchanged for a prize) peanuts, dry
cereal, or paper badges may also be used as
rewards.
• Start the day off right•Use praise sparingly and
specifically•Use verbal positive
reinforcement loudly and openly
HERE ARE SOME STRATEGIES
•Use visual aids•Be immediate with your
positive reinforcement. •Catch the good, not the
bad
•Try not to reward students with sweets or too much "stuff".
TIPS AND WARNING
•Make sure you aren't constantly praising the same
students
•Whenever a child exhibits a behavior, there are either positive or negative consequences that result
How positive reinforcementWorks?
•Positive reinforcement doesn’t just affect children’s behavior. It also affects adults
•giving a high five•offering praise
•giving a hug or pat on the back
Other Example of Positive Reinforcement
•giving a thumbs-up• clapping and cheering• telling another adult how
proud you are of your child’s behavior while your child is listening
•using manners•playing quietly•waiting patiently
Behavior to Reinforce
• playing nicely with a sibling
• complying with a request right away
• putting in a lot of effort on a difficult task
• completing chores
• The more often and the more consistently you
can reinforce good behavior, the more likely
your child will repeat these behaviors
Schedules of Reinforcement
•Provide children with some surprise positive reinforcement from time to time and it will still likely be effective.
Avoid Accidental Positive
Reinforcement