One of the main influences on our behavior is the consequences of our actions, especially those that come shortly after we perform that action. For example, when a behavior is followed by positive and ...

Positive punishment is a form of behavior modification. In this case, the word “positive” doesn’t refer to something pleasant. Positive punishment is adding something to the mix that will result in an ...

Modern parenting treats punishment like it's borderline abusive. We’re told that timeouts and lost privileges are traumatic, ...

Managing student behavior is probably one of the biggest challenges for teachers - and one of the main reasons why so many end up quitting the classroom. All too often, the temptation is to focus on ...

Effective classroom management fosters a supportive learning environment where students feel safe, engaged, and motivated in their classroom learning. By minimizing disruptions, promoting positive ...

Students at Washington Park Elementary School are receiving rewards for positive behavior and can turn those rewards into prizes. The school recently opened Caleb’s Corner Store, a student-run shop ...

Positive punishment means giving an undesirable consequence after an unwanted behavior to make it less appealing. It aims to stop the behavior from happening again. However, long term, there may be a ...