Reinforcing Positive Behavior

We do better when we feel better: that's the basic premise on which the concept of promoting positive behaviors rests. In this module, you'll examine the different types of rewards and learn strategies for reinforcing positive behaviors through meaningful rewards.

At the completion of this Module, you will be able to:

• Distinguish among three types of rewards, identify those preferred by your students, and plan how to incorporate them as strategies for positive reinforcement to increase desired student behaviors in his or her classroom.
• Reflect on the ways personal beliefs affect practice, adjust accordingly, and actively seek out opportunities to grow professionally using the knowledge and skills of this course.
• Work collaboratively to share knowledge, skills, and experiences; refine understanding of content; give and receive feedback; and improve expertise.