Well it's that time of year again, the school year has began and the next thing you know progress and report cards will be out. The big question is, will there be trouble when the report card is opened, or congratulations? As most of you know, I/we have always been dedicated to rewarding those students who excel in school. A good student is dedicated, motivated and on a quest to do their best...just like a black belt.
I believe in rewarding such excellence to reinforce the importance of above average performance in the classroom just as we reward above average performance on the mat. I don't think a reward should motivate a student to do well, only condition them that when they work hard, success will follow...hopefully setting them up for a lifetime of achievement.
What do you think about rewarding children for a job well done? Is this a necessity in todays society or is it something that is moving our kids in the wrong direction?
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3 comments:
I see pros and cons both ways. I like what you said, "...only condition them that when they work hard, success will follow..."
When I satisfactorily complete a job, my rewards are multiple. A job well done, as trite as it may sound, is the best reward. It is satisfying. There is much contentment in that. When I am verbally praised for the work I did ,that is another level of reward. When I am monetarily compensated for the work I did, that is yet another level but probably the least satisfying. If I were paid even though the work was poor or even mediocre, the whole enchilada tastes bad.
I think that all of those rewards motivate and all are valid. The best motivators become the most important to us as we mature. But there's nothing wrong with the others keeping one on track along the way.
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