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