Hi folks,
I would definitely second Mary's recommendation to read Kohn's book,
especially in light of "rewarding" students for reading. One of the
assertions, backed by research, Kohn makes is that rewards DISCOURAGE
desired behaviors. If interested, take a look at my old column "Creating Fat
Kids Who Don't Like to Read" at http://www.doug-johnson.com/dougwri/fat.html
All the very best and thanks, Mary, for reminding us all of this book.
Doug
Doug Johnson
Director of Media and Technology
Mankato Area Public Schools
Box 8713, 1351 S Riverfront Dr.
Mankato MN 56001-8714
507-387-7698 x 473
dougj@doug-johnson.com
www.doug-johnson.com
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments
that take our breath away." -- George Carlin
On 7/26/05 11:11 PM, "Mary Ludwick" <ludwick@SWBELL.NET> wrote:
> You might want to read this book:
>
> Punished By Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's,
> Praise, and Other Bribes (Paperback)
> by Alfie Kohn
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