"The relevant question...isn't "How motivated are my students?" It's "How are my students motivated?" In other words, it's the type of motivation that counts, not the amount. The type created by the use of rewards is not only less effective but also erodes the kind we really want to promote." - Alfie KohnKevin Geary returns to discuss why the widely accepted carrots-and-sticks approach to teaching and parenting is harmful to children. The discussion centers around two articles Kevin recently wrote for his site, RevolutionaryParent.com.1. Kids Don’t Need or Want Your Praise2. Your Children Don’t Need “Positive Reinforcement”We talk about the costs of this approach through the lens of Nataniel Branden's Six Pillars of Self-Esteem. We also share our experiences working in learning environments poisoned by punishments and rewards.Bumper Music:"Young Hearts" CommuterLook Closer:RevolutionaryParent.com - http://revolutionaryparent.com/Carrots or Sticks? Alfie Kohn onRewards and Punishment - http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/chat/chat031.shtmlKevin Geary on School Sucks - http://schoolsucksproject.com/tag/kevin-geary/Podcast Series: The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem - http://schoolsucksproject.com/category/podcast/the-six-pillars-of-self-…
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