Student Rewards Often Ineffective And Unnecessary, Authors Say
Monday, October 12, 2009 - 17:21
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- It seems so natural to many teachers and parents: give children rewards for doing well in school and that will motivate them to achieve more. Not so fast, according to the authors of a new book on motivating students. Research shows that rewards can actually be counterproductive if used incorrectly, and may lead to less learning and even more cheating, in some instances.