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Robins, Gill – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2012
Anyone who spends time with children knows that praise works. It is a powerful motivator--praising children for good behaviour or good work builds self- esteem and self-confidence. Children love to collect stickers, certificates and rewards--so what better way is there to shape behaviour, encourage good work habits and produce confident learners?…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Constructivism (Learning), Rewards, Positive Reinforcement
American Mathematical Society, Providence, RI. – 1994
This study of rewards and recognition in the mathematical sciences in higher education utilized data gathered from site visits to 26 institutions, 3 open forums, and a survey of a sample of faculty and department chairs in mathematical sciences departments. Results found: (1) a substantial gap between what faculty think the reward structure should…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Mathematics, Department Heads, Departments