Building on Student Achievement through Incentive Programs

Autor/in	Buchanan, Saneik
Titel	Building on Student Achievement through Incentive Programs
Quelle	(2015), (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	High School Students; Secondary School Teachers; Academic Achievement; Incentives; Program Effectiveness; Lunch Programs; Rewards; Essays; Student Attitudes; Attitude Change; Student Motivation; Teacher Motivation; Positive Reinforcement; Student Leadership; Teamwork; Educational Benefits; Barriers; Outcomes of Education; Learner Engagement; Behavior Change; Florida + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Schulleistung; Anreiz; Mittagessen; Reward; Belohnung; Essay; Aufsatzunterricht; Schülerverhalten; Attitudinal change; Einstellungsänderung; Schulische Motivation; Studentenwerk; Bildungsertrag; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg
Abstract	The purpose of this study is to determine if incentive programs like Renaissance impact high school students and faculty. Incentives can go a long way for students in schools. At Lehigh Senior High School (LSHS), for example, students were introduced to the Renaissance Program this school year, by receiving goodies. Coupons at Dairy Queen, discounts at local stores like Buffalo Wild Wings and free time from class to experience shows, plays, and pep rallies for their dedication and commitment to doing what it takes to be successful in high school. At LSHS there are over 1,800 students, all of whom are on free and reduced lunch, with a large diverse population that includes Hispanics, African-Americans, Caucasians, Asian and Native Americans. The results indicate that LSHS has seen a difference in attitude with students and faculty, because they now feel like someone cares about them. Students have written essays describing the impact Renaissance the program has had I their lives. Renaissance at LSHS is meant to motivate students, staff and teachers. When we are acknowledged by our achievements we tend to do better, and at the end of the day it is the goal for each of us to grow and be the best version of ourselves, and having a little encouragement with incentive programs is an added bonus. The results show that the Renaissance program has helped recognized student's achievements through leadership, teamwork, character, and school spirit. However, the barriers to incentive programs are time, funding and developing new ideas to keep students and faculty interest. (As Provided).
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01