Scenario Series #9

Scenario about Positive Reinforcement:
Bill is a very shy child in your classroom. He just stood up in front of the class and shared his favorite toy during show and tell.

How would you respond using positive reinforcement to increase this behavior?

Example responses to Scenario:

• In order to encourage the positive reinforcement to increase the behavior I would reward him with a, "Good job sharing today Bill!" Have everyone encourage him with a reward of clapping for him sharing.
• I would repeat what he said in his show and tell. I will give him a high five. I would give him an award to share with his parent, and might be called the bravery award.

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Scenario about Positive Reinforcement:
Shania is an active child and does not like to sit still during circle time. She tends to stand up in the middle of circle time and this distracts the other children.

What positive reinforcement technique would you recommend to combat this behavior and how would you implement it? 
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Example responses to Scenario:

• I would use the token economy. Shania would earn a token each time she sat in circle time, and not get up, and then would be rewarded with a desired prize after 5 instances of sitting during circle time.
• Shania, can come sit next to me so we can have fun at circle time. Then we can do something else like free time soon.

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​Comment below how you would handle either of the scenarios.