Positive Reinforcement

One thing that I've noticed Mrs. Romero does a lot with this class is praising the students. I know that I've heard a lot about this in all my classes! Positive reinforcement in my eyes is a crucial element in the classroom. I know that I talked to Dr. Gilliam last semester on how I had a hard time using positive reinforcement in the second grade class, and I think the main thing was that the teacher didn't use it so the students weren't used to it.

In this classroom positive reinforcement is a main element. When students are sitting quietly at the carpet you point it out so the rest will follow suit, when a student has his head down at their desk while waiting for the next set of directions you begin calling them out. As I write this the idea that maybe it could be overused comes to mind. Iím not so sure, but I do know that the students are so eager to please teacher and do just was she says that they will do whatever is necessary for that attention, for the most part.