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Philosv h.y of Positive Reinforcement <br />Our goal in recreation programming is to bring out the positive social and emotional <br />behaviors of each participant. Most behavior patterns are acquired and can be changed <br />through learning. <br />We will strive to provide the children with a sufficiently attractive reinforcement for <br />engaging in the desired behavior. We will obtain our goals through positive motivation <br />and reinforcement. In a "nut shell" we will identify and support positive behavior. We <br />will ignore and suppress negativie responses and behavior. <br />For example, suppose a child is playing cooperatively. Their play is constructive, and <br />they are bothering no one. Nobody pays attention to them. But let them "act up". <br />Suddenly they are the center of attention. This is incredibly bad behavioral engineering, <br />but difficuit to avoid. It is difficult to remember to reinforce while desirable behavior is <br />occurring, before the understandable behavior occurs. <br />We will remember to reinforce this desired behavior by responses such as: <br />1) "1 like the way you listen" <br />2) "You're a hard worker" <br />3) "You seem to be enjoying yourself' <br />4) "I'm happy that you're with us today" <br />5) "Good Try" <br />' at should ,you Reward'. <br />® Performance vs Outcome <br />a Effort vs Success <br />a The little things along the way toward reaching a larger goal <br />® Learning and Performance of social and emotional skills, i.e., sportsmanship, <br />sharing, safety, attitude, concern, and respect cooperation, teamwork, etc. <br />How often should on reward' <br />® Give rewards immediately <br />a Reward frequently when a youngster is first learning a new skill <br />® Be sure your positive reinforcements are genuine <br />® Give continuous reinforcement along the way, and be aware of each individuals <br />progress <br />® Be sure to be fair and remember all children <br />® Try not to show "favoritism" of one child over another <br />How to Reward <br />® Compliments and praise <br />a Smiles <br />a Pat on the back <br />a Expressions of approval and interest in the child <br />a Giving children choice of activity <br />0 Giving children free time to play more <br />