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Arnone, Kathryn; Morris, Bethany – Science and Children, 2014
It seems each new school year brings its own opportunities to grow as an educator. As teachers in a STEM focused school that serves primarily at-risk students, the authors face a new challenge in rethinking their instruction to align with the "Next Generation Science Standards". This involves changing the focus of units previously taught…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Science Activities, STEM Education, At Risk Students
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Moberly, Deborah A.; Waddle, Jerry L.; Duff, R. Eleanor – Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 2005
Much has been written about the problems associated with reliance on extrinsic rewards and punishment in controlling behavior and motivating students. This study explores the use of extrinsic rewards and punishment by prekindergarten-grade 3 teachers in Missouri. The purpose of the study was to (a) determine the most common motivational practices…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Young Children, Student Motivation, Child Behavior