Thursday 12 April 2007

Rewards for unruly pupils


Education Secretary, Alan Johnson, has unveiled plans to reward good behaviour with I-pods and mountain bikes.

New Government advice states that pupils should be given five rewards for every criticism or punishment. The advice states, "It has long been established that rewards are more effective than punishment in motivating pupils. By praising and rewarding positive behaviour, others will be encouraged to act similarly. It is advisable to pay attention to those who have previously been associated with poor behaviour or who have been less likely to meet standards so that it is not always the same ("good") pupils who receive praise and rewards."

Teachers are warned not to impose whole-class detentions or other sanctions which 'punish the innocent as well as the guilty'.

BBC

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