Reward programs have a long tradition in classrooms – think of gold stars and perfect attendance certificates – but they have had questionable effects on actually improving student achievement. New study on student motivation – published by the National Bureau of Economic Research – indicates that the timing of rewards is critical to resulting in a positive outcome in terms of academic progress. Immediate awards and recognition programs have a much more positive impact on student achievement. Here are 3 simple ideas on how to provide on-the-spot student recognition at your school…
1. CUSTOM AWARD PLAQUES
2. BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAYS
Create a bulletin board display for your classroom or school hallway prominently displaying student recognition items. This idea works great for a student of the week or student of the month award! Be sure to display a photo of the student to make it more personal. Here are some bulletin board elements available with the VariQuest Cutout Maker
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3. RECOGNITION POSTERS
Create custom posters or banners recognizing student(s) who have made progress towards an objective. Publicly acknowledging student progress and academic accomplishments is a great way to create a supportive classroom environment, reinforce positive behavior and inspire others to make academic improvement also. VariQuest Poster Maker offers a quick, easy and affordable way to make these recognition posters right at your school.
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