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How Do Extrinsic Rewards When Delivered Appropriately Work To Create A Positive Environment

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1) Extrinsic rewards when delivered appropriately work to create a positive environment.

Extrinsic rewards such as stickers and stamps can help to create a positive environment, in two ways in the classroom. However care needs to be taken to deliver them in a particular way. Firstly rewards will increase positive behaviour when they are delivered in recognition that something has been achieved or effort has been made, and are paired with an autonomy supporting statement (Deci, Ryan & Williams, 1986)(Chance, 1996). For example a teacher may reward a student with a stamp for finding a unique way of solving a problem in group work. This stamp would then be paired with the statement “you are receiving this stamp for working …show more content…

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