5.4 Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition

Resources and activities for Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition

1. What is Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition?

Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition are found in the Red Zone of the Framework for Instructional Planning. The Red Zone is also known as Creating the Environment for Learning.

Strategy

McREL Definition

Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition

Enhance students' understanding of the relationship between effort and achievement by addressing students' attitudes and beliefs about learning.

Provide students with rewards or praise for their accomplishments related to the attainment of a goal. (UTCITW p. 8)

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