Sentences with phrase «of classroom rewards»

For more about the judicious use of classroom rewards, read Reward Systems that Work: What to Give and When to Give It.

When computer - based games and simulations were used, they were typically part of the classroom reward structure and did not approach the level of integration for instructional purposes observed during the New Social Studies (Clegg, 1991; Ehman & Glenn, 1991).

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Learning Bird, which offers affordable online individualized learning experiences to K - 12 students, and rewards teachers both inside and outside of the classroom.

It may be an arrangement that factors out different aspects of the school's common life to the reign of each model of excellent schooling: the research university model may reign for faculty, for example, or for faculty in certain fields (say, church history, or biblical studies) but not in others (say, practical theology), while paideia reigns as the model for students, or only for students with a declared vocation to ordained ministry (so that other students aspiring to graduate school are free to attempt to meet standards set by the research university model); or research university values may be celebrated in relation to the school's official «academic» program, including both classroom expectations and the selection and rewarding of faculty, while the school's extracurricular life is shaped by commitments coming from the model provided by paideia so that, for example, common worship is made central to their common life and a high premium is placed on the school being a residential community.

Furthermore, the schools (in general) do not provide teachers with the adequate resources to perform their jobs effectively, such as teacher - requested books for their students; presentation items such as chalk, whiteboard markers, or projectors; basic classroom organizational needs such as storage bins, filing cabinets with adequate files, and functional modern computers with adequate software to make results tabulating more efficient; or motivational equipment designed to reward students for good behavior, scores, or attitudes (grades simply are not enough of a motivational tool).

I often ask my graduate students, all of whom plan to be teachers, an unnerving question: how will they set up their classrooms so that failure is rewarded?

For example, just six Jolly Rancher candies handed out as a classroom reward have almost 6 teaspoons of added sugar, while one Capri Sun juice pouch and five hard peppermint candies given to «boost energy» on standardized testing days contain almost 8 teaspoons.

In The Lunch Tray's Guide to Getting Junk Food Out of Your Child's Classroom, I address a wide variety of topics including: how wellness policies and the new federal «Smart Snacks» rules relate to classroom junk food; the tricky problem of birthday treats and how to respond to your opponents on that issue; the use of junk food as a classroom reward; the use of candy as a teaching «manipulative;» kids and sugar consumption; and much more.

Another notable feature in both the proposed and final rules — one likely to be of special interest to elementary school parents — is a requirement that wellness policies set nutritional standards for foods and beverages that aren't sold but instead made available to children at school, such as offerings at classroom parties or treats given out by teachers as a reward.

First thing that I suggest doing is digging up a copy of your school district wellness policy and see if it includes anything about food rewards and classroom food.

In addition, the policy makes clear that the use of treats as classroom rewards is strongly discouraged (more on that below).

Yesterday's letter from Paul, a former high school teacher who defended the use of junk food classroom rewards, received an overwhelming response.

I defer to your expertise in this area, but is there any concern that the constant use of food rewards throughout the day has any unintended negative consequences, like overriding a child's innate appetite cues, or creating an unhealthy relationship with food outside the classroom setting, etc?

-LSB-...] The Lunch Tray reports on new research concerning the effect of using food as a reward in classrooms.

Parents concerned about food rewards in the classroom or out of control birthday parties should go directly to their district superintendent and ask to see a copy of the district's wellness policy.

That's why I'm thrilled to share with you a new «white paper» on food rewards in classrooms, co-authored by my blogging colleague Casey Hinds of KY Healthy Kids, along with Dr. Alicia Fedewa of University of Kentucky, College of Education and Anita Courtney, M.S., R.D., of Tweens Nutrition and Fitness Coalition.

I've written a lot over the years (really, A LOT - see the Related Links below) about junk food in school classrooms, whether distributed by teachers as rewards for good behavior and academic performance or served as part of birthday or classroom... [Continue reading]

I want to thank the reporter, Claudia Feldman, for taking time to speak with me about issues I — and most of you — care so much about: trying hard to feed our kids well in a less - than - healthy food environment; improving school food; and yes, my pet peeve of food in the classroom for birthday treats or performance rewards.

food manufacturers have managed to invade what should be a commercial - free zone through vending machines and «pouring rights»; branded foods (like Pizza Hut pizzas) sold in the national school lunch program; the sale of a la carte foods; the use of Channel One television in the classroom; the creation of textbooks replete with math problems that use the products» names; give - aways of branded items like textbook covers; offering their products as rewards for academic performance (read X number of books over the summer and earn a gift certificate to McDonald's); and much more.

Many of us know first hand that school classrooms can be an unexpected source of sugar in our kids» daily lives, whether due to parents bringing in birthday cupcakes, junk - food - heavy classroom celebrations or teachers handing out candy rewards.

And if you're particularly concerned about the junk food offered to your kids in their school classrooms, such as food served at birthday celebrations, class parties and as teacher rewards, be sure to check out «The Lunch Tray's Guide to Getting Junk Food Out of Your Child's Classroom.»

Society in turn has watched as the «available parents» have volunteered to fill that roll in schools, and rewarded those parents with the «Good Parent Awards» instead of asking the question «what's wrong with our classrooms that they can no longer function fully without additional adult help?»

This food tends to fall into three categories: food brought in for classroom celebrations; the use of food by teachers as a teaching tool or manipulative; and food handed out by teachers or principals as a reward for good behavior or academic performance.

And while I know of no academic studies looking at the latter two categories of classroom food, in my experience (and in the reported experience of my readers), food used as a teaching tool and as a reward also almost always falls into the «junk food» category.

Positive Discipline parenting and classroom tools teach valuable social and life skills without using any form of punishment, rewards, praise, permissiveness and even logical consequences.

They will get specific recommendations for food served in the classroom and learn the ins and outs of healthy celebrations, non-food rewards (SEE Why Food Rewards are Bad for Our Kids — and Ideas for Healthy Classroom Alternatives), the importance of physical activity and recess, anrewards (SEE Why Food Rewards are Bad for Our Kids — and Ideas for Healthy Classroom Alternatives), the importance of physical activity and recess, anRewards are Bad for Our Kids — and Ideas for Healthy Classroom Alternatives), the importance of physical activity and recess, and more.

-LSB-...] These are just a few examples of the junk food rewards my kids have received over the years from teachers in their classrooms.

If you're looking for ammo, give your school principal a copy of The Use of Food as Reward in Classrooms: The Disadvantages and the Alternatives (while geared toward the state of Kentucky, a national version of this excellent white paper is in the works — so stay tuned!).

«By rewarding donations that support public schools, providing tax credits for teachers when they purchase classroom supplies out of pocket, and easing the financial burden on families who send their children to independent, parochial or out - of - district public schools, we can make a fundamental difference in the lives of students, families and educators across the state,» he said.

«My administration will also focus on the provision of incentives that will motivate teachers, and reward their hard work in the classroom.

However the report said there was little evidence that using incentives within the classroom encouraged anything other than letting badly - behaved children win rewards for mere attendance of lessons.

«The single most important factor in a student's progress is the effectiveness of the classroom teacher and we are going to find new ways to attract, reward and retain great teachers,» the mayor said.

«We must reward donations to support public schools, give tax credits to teachers who pay for classroom supplies out of pocket, and ease the financial burden on families who exercise choice in sending their children to a nonpublic school.

Education World takes a look at a wide variety of rewards used by teachers in the classroom.

Other popular responses read like a prescription for the ideal classroom: rewards, positive feedback, a culture of respect, honest conversation, consistency, and a strong student - teacher rapport.

Motivational Tools When trying to determine how to implement rewards in your classroom, you need to consider your goals, the kinds of incentives youll use, and the impact of the program on students.

Motivational Tools When trying to determine how to implement rewards in your classroom, you need to consider your goals, the kinds of incentives you'll use, and the impact of the program on students.

As a young substitute teacher I experienced firsthand the downside of classroom management systems based on rewards and punishment.

This week, Education World takes a look at a wide variety of rewards used by teachers in the classroom.

The rewards for hosting a student teacher in your classroom can be many: benefiting from their enthusiasm and energy, feelings of satisfaction as you see them grow and develop, picking up the latest teaching techniques, a chance to collaborate and co-teach.

The teachers say rewards — free time, school supplies, or tasty treats — can help kids master the expectations of acceptable classroom behavior and scholastic achievement.

Game - based learning is the idea of taking a game format, like quests, rewards, badges, and working until success is achieved, and applying them to non-game contents, like classroom learning or office tasks.

Display his or her picture on a classroom bulletin board, and at the end of the year, reward all students of the month with a pizza party or another special treat.

These classroom activities give students a flavour of this colourful country, show them how working together can bring big rewards and help them to value people's differences by learning about other faiths.

We love the challenge, the rewards, and even the failures; we spend hours trying to beat a level, only to find a bigger challenge looming — all things applicable to the classroom and the growth of a student.

Do you have a set of classroom displays and certificates to reward your students?

Effective classroom management consists of far more than establishing and imposing rules, rewards and incentives to control behaviour, it involves practices and instructional techniques to create a learning environment that facilitates and supports active engagement in learning, encourages co-operation and promotes behaviour that benefits other people.

However the point is taken that opportunities to reinforce teachers expectations both in an out of the classroom either on the way to class or the staff room, moving from site to site around the school and the nature of playground duty, does provide lots of opportunites to reinforce and reward expectations around behaviour.

A better means of driving reform would be to reward states and districts based not on unenforceable promises but on specific, concrete steps to overhaul anachronistic policies like teacher tenure, now granted in most states as a matter of course after just a couple of years in the classroom.

I make a big deal out of this by delivering the reward to the winners classrooms, he said.