Each time I visit such a classroom, where the teacher is more interested in creating a democratic community than in maintaining her position of authority, Iโm convinced all over again that moving away from consequences and rewards isnโt just realistic - itโs the best way to help kids grow into good learners and good people.
Alfie KohnChildren learn how to make good decisions by making decisions, not by following directions.
Alfie KohnSocial psychology has found the more you reward people for doing something, the more they tend to lose interest in whatever they had to do to get the reward.
Alfie KohnSaying you taught it but the student didn't learn it is like saying you sold it but the customer didn't buy it.
Alfie Kohn