What are some examples of incentive-based learning?
Snacks, extra credit, special activities, or grade forgiveness.
What are some positive aspects of incentive-based learning?
Encourages positive behavior, acts as motivation for students, tangible rewards in exchange for effort, may help self-esteem, contributes to improvement in the student body
What are some negative aspects of incentive-based learning?
Decreases intrinsic motivation, creates a reward-based mindset. devalues the task in the minds of students, dependent on external validation, publicity of rewards may lead to alienation or shame, may affect student mental health
Who is associated the most with operant conditioning?
B.F. Skinner
What is Reward Addiction?
The reliance on rewards to perform well in the classroom.