Group Reward Programs: A Humanistic Approach

Historically, some educators and counselors have perceived that behavioral contingencies are antithetical to a humanistic approach to education. Negative side effects and limitations of dependent and independent group reward programs are described and examined from a humanistic perspective. Interdep...

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Published in:The journal of humanistic counseling, education and development education and development, 1998-09, Vol.37 (1), p.47
Main Authors: Cashwell, Craig S, Skinner, Christopher H, Dunn, Merrily, Lewis, Jennifer C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Behavior Problems
Contingencies
Contingency Management
Educational Environment
Educational Experience
Educational Opportunities
Emotional Problems
Ethics
Exhibits
Field Trips
Group Dynamics
Learning
Learning Activities
Learning Experience
Peer Groups
Prosocial Behavior
Rewards
Social Behavior
Social Class
Social Reinforcement
Students
Teaching Methods
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Summary:Historically, some educators and counselors have perceived that behavioral contingencies are antithetical to a humanistic approach to education. Negative side effects and limitations of dependent and independent group reward programs are described and examined from a humanistic perspective. Interdependent group rewards are discussed as a humanistic alternative and specific recommendations for applying these programs are provided. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:2159-0311
2161-1939