Chapter 7 discusses many ways to deal with positive and negative behaviors. There are options to reward, reprimand, have positive reinforcements, negative reinforcements, or punish. There are different kinds of reinforcements and punishments. In the Woolfolk text, it shows positive reinforcement, where the reward is giving for good behavior. My children’s elementary school has a program called tiger paws that they can use for different benefits. I’ve also seen a process where they can be excused for homework. The Woolfolk defines this as negative reinforcement (escape) being excused from assignment or chores. Punishments are defined as presentation punishments, Type 1, for an example is in school suspension or after school detention. Removal punishment is something like taking away cell phones or free time in class. Some benefit to encourage positive behavior more than others.
Punishment is also a tool used for classroom management. Chapter 13 discusses the goals of classroom management. Every teacher wants a class where everyone is interested in learning. They wish to provide or be provided with; access to learning, more time for learning, and create a positive learning environment (Woolfolk pg. 492-493). Setting rules for the classroom initially for behavior and work expectations and continuous reminders of those rules should lead to effective classroom management. Also, as you introduce the rules and expectation review the rewards and consequences for meeting or not meeting the expectations. If the students still decide to break the rules for the reason of being defiant, then necessary action must be taken to be consistent throughout the class.
K.C.
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