I use money in my classroom. I know it's extrinsic motivation, but for me it really works. Students have the opportunity to turn in the money they earn for participation in the class (or extra kind acts) for school supplies, candy, or points on their final. The participation I'm looking for isn't just raising their hand and answering a question...I only give it out to a student who really has offered something new and helpful to the content of the class. I think my system also teaches them to save their money and not use it on a pen or a bathroom pass but to use it at the end of the semester to make a difference on their final exam. I use this website to create my dollar bill:
http://www.newmoney.gov/newmoney/dyob/index.html
I'm not that artistic and this helps me to be able to create something cute. Do you use money in your class? What do you call it? Leave a comment!
http://www.newmoney.gov/newmoney/dyob/index.html
I'm not that artistic and this helps me to be able to create something cute. Do you use money in your class? What do you call it? Leave a comment!