The Effect of Reward Time on Classroom Behavior
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2009-07
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Masters of Education
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Abstract
This study was conducted by an Integrated Arts teacher to determine how best to maximize
lesson time and successful learning and to minimize stress that stemmed from large class sizes
and space constraints. The researcher wanted to test an intervention technique that rewarded
students for positive behavior, similar to the point and reward system already in place, for certain
second grade classes that were falling behind, both academically and behaviorally. The question
at hand was ‘if smaller point goals are set for two second grade classes and more reward time is
given when set goals are met, will time on task and classroom behavior improve?’ In order to
answer this question, the researcher kept record of daily points and students’ grades earned
during the experiment and compared them to the points and grades earned prior to the
experiment. Classes that had smaller goals set for them and received immediate gratification
with reward time were able to earn more points on a daily basis and improve the class’s average
percentage grade.