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182 - Why Incentivizing Students May Be Doing More Harm Than Good
Summary:
Most educators gravitate toward incentives as a quick fix for student motivation — but what if we're actually undermining true growth? Discover why high expectations, not rewards, foster lifelong character and genuine achievement. In this thought-provoking episode, Matt George and Mark Zockoll challenge conventional behavior management, unpacking the pitfalls of incentivizing and revealing how Christian educators can set the bar higher without diluting standards.Keywords:
High expectations
Intrinsic motivation
External incentives
Character development
Consistency
Reward systems…
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