Balancing Incentives with Discipline

Gilbert December 23, 2023

The Unmotivated Student. The Disrespectful Student. The Sloppy Student. Three common species of student often encountered in the American classroom. Many teachers have struggled to find the best way to help these challenging breeds of student. Should the student be offered a reward, or does he need the threat of punishment? Or, does he need a little bit of both? In this session, Gilbert examines some guiding principles that can help us find the right balance.