In the field of Education behavior, praise, and punishment are very important. After reading multiple articles in my TE 150 class I have learned that everything each individual does is a learned behavior, the way we show how we behave depends on who we are brought up around. There are cases of people who were socialized around a crowd that is not pleasant, but they grow up to find their misbehaving part of the norm and that some of their actions should not be looked at as punishable. Both praise and punishment are learned the same way as socialization. Praise is given when something is done correct and punishment is given when something is done wrong, but the way people decide to show praise and decide to punish may differentiate depending on the people they surround themselves with.
Because I chose to become a teacher, praise, and punishment different from what I was used to in my home. Teachers should consider using punishment in a naturally occurring way, which could be if a student wants to tell you a story without doing what you said, in the beginning, like maybe cleaning up their spot at the desk. When a student knows they will face punishment, they will most likely know to change their behavior. Teachers should consider using praise when a student acts in the correct way or does something that deserves a reward like maybe following the rules.
Caro Dweck believes that the more kids are praised for the good behavior in the classroom the more open they will be to asking for help when they are unable to understand what is being asked of them. I think this type of praise can change kids perspective and encourage them to work harder for it. Although Dweck believes praise is important, giving too much praise and praise for un-ideal situations can cause issues in the long run. If a student is praised too much, it can go to their head and even to the point where the expect it when all they are doing is what is required.
Teachers should provide positive feedback when a student exceeds their expectations or does something in the correct way which is positive feedback. Negative feedback could happen when a student does a problem wrong or acts out in class. It could also be helpful to the student by benefiting their work by explaining what they did wrong or need to work on. I believe verbal rebuke is appropriate depending on the situation. It is appropriate for a teacher to use verbal rebuke when a student fails to complete an assignment. I find it very interesting that behavior, praise, and punishment all happen differently for people.
(Positive Classroom 2014)
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