Positive Reinforcements???

**ms.newschool** · 08-01-2004, 09:57 PM

Like so many others who have recently posted, I am new to the teaching field, and I'm slightly nervous... okay, I'm really nervous. I have, of course, second guessed this line of work, as I'm sure I might in the future; but I truly believe that teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs out there. However, as I'm working on my classroom management plan for my 6th grade Language Arts class, I'm wondering what different positive reinforcement methods are out there. I've done some research and found several ideas, but I am wondering what REALLY works and what doesn't. Does anyone have any suggestions for a new girl in this "every day is something new" line of work? And does anyone have ideas on how to implement organizational strategies into the middle school classroom???

Thanks so much!

**Mathematical Mary** · 08-02-2004, 12:43 AM

Believe it or not, I've found that verbal praise is the BEST positive reinforcement out there (and it even fits into my budget LOL). It is amazing what the kids will do just to hear you say "Great job!", or "Nice work", or "That's so creative!"

What you say to the students should be what drives them to succeed. If you have to bribe them to get them working, they won't recall much of what's taught.

I suggest, rather than fret about this topic, you go to [url]http://teachers.net/wong/JUN04/[/url] and browse the info from "Harry and Rosemary Wong". These amazing educators have written a book called "The First Days of School" and was an absolute LIFESAVER for me last year, as I also entered the profession.

An article of particular interest on the above mentioned site is called "A Well-Oiled Learning Machine". Check it out and best of luck on your first year!

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