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ERIC Number: EJ174734
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1977
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Classroom Reward Structure: An Analytical and Practical Review
Slavin, Robert E.
Review of Educational Research, 47, 4, 633-50, F 77
The reward structure of a classroom refers to the rules under which students are reinforced for academic achievement. Various types of interpersonal reward structures--competitive, cooperative, and independent--are discussed. Studies of the effects of rewards on performance, attitudes and interpersonal relations are reviewed, emphasizing educational and industrial applications. (Author/GDC)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Research, Literature Reviews, Motivation, Performance Factors, Positive Reinforcement, Rewards, Social Reinforcement, Task Performance, Teamwork
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