Talk about preparing for real life! In this system, we're using a full economy and money management system.
This approach is the opposite from what we have all done in our classes to try to coax the kids to behave well and speak English during our lessons. We've all probably done this with some sort of point or star system starting at zero, and the students get points for doing things well and minus points for their team for speaking their language or misbehaving. This system works a similar way, except the class starts each class with a certain amount of money (points).
This approach is the opposite from what we have all done in our classes to try to coax the kids to behave well and speak English during our lessons. We've all probably done this with some sort of point or star system starting at zero, and the students get points for doing things well and minus points for their team for speaking their language or misbehaving. This system works a similar way, except the class starts each class with a certain amount of money (points).
How it works.
We start the class with a certain number of points... or money. (In my case, I give 4 points for a 90-minute class. This is a salary of sorts for doing their job (of being a respectable student) efficiently. Below, you will find a Reward Coupon Poster of prizes they could buy with the money they save up.
Money can be deducted for:
- Extended conversation in the students' L1 (native language)
- Too much talking during inappropriate times
- Disrespectful behavior
- Etc.
Money can be deducted for:
- Extended conversation in the students' L1 (native language)
- Too much talking during inappropriate times
- Disrespectful behavior
- Etc.
Why it works.It follows two basic psychological principles: 1. People don't want to lose something they already have. Give the class the points in the beginning of each class, and they are theirs to lose. They will be more likely to work to keep them. 2. The TV sales department philosophy. Make the next prize in the list worth saving up for because it's that much better. This will help the feel of the game. |  Classroom Management: Reward Bank System |
Pro Tips:
Make the prizes something they want. The prizes have to be something worth fighting for, and the next prize must be that much better.
Root for the students to win
Offer raises and bonuses for excellent work (but calculate the bonuses by percentage. 1 extra dollar is 25%)
Root for the students to win
Offer raises and bonuses for excellent work (but calculate the bonuses by percentage. 1 extra dollar is 25%)
Easter Egg Lessons
Basic Economics - They get to practice what it feels like to "earn" a currency that they can save up for something they want.
Teamwork - The students are all "co-workers" of a company. They are all on a team working towards a goal. They may have to delegate jobs or responsibilities if necessary. (treasurer, project manager, etc.)
Delayed Gratification - The students will have to wait and save for bigger and better prizes.
Teamwork - The students are all "co-workers" of a company. They are all on a team working towards a goal. They may have to delegate jobs or responsibilities if necessary. (treasurer, project manager, etc.)
Delayed Gratification - The students will have to wait and save for bigger and better prizes.
Get the money and the poster
Bank Reward System
REWARDS you can buy with your money
$10 reward
$10 reward
- A video up to 7 minutes long
- May include music videos, People are Awesome, or another approved video
$18 reward
$29 reward
$64 reward
- A longer video up to 16 minutes long
- May include TED Talks, other informative content, or another approved video
$29 reward
- A game we can play in class
- A Kahoot of your choice
$64 reward
- Film coupon.
| Bank Rules:
| YouTube Channel Suggestions: Today I Found Out– general information Biographics– biographies about famous and infamous people The Futur– focuses on business startups and graphic design TED– We know what Ted Talks are Infographics– general information in animated videos Top 10– information and interesting top 10s of things |
Class Dollars and Reward Coupons
| Use these class dollars as currency to cash in and buy certain prizes and rewards from the coupon list. Create your own prizes and their prices!   Pro Members:Touch the POSTER or MONEY for a BLANK one to customize your own! | Give out one of these to each class to collect whenever they save up enough money. The coupon MUST be present in the class in order to be valid.  |
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