Interactive Knowledge Update on Rewards, Recognitions & Punishment: De-constructing its role in a child’s life

Interactive Knowledge Update on Rewards, Recognitions & Punishment: De-constructing its role in a child’s life

This discussion aims to understand why rewards and extrinsic motivation are a part of how we view achievement. In addition, this discussion will also try to highlight why a reward system might be detrimental to the developmental processes of children. If we are already in a framework where rewards are the primary motivator, how do we wean ourselves and our children away from it? What could take its place?

Profile of the Speaker: Ms.Pavithra Rajagopalan

Pavithra Rajagopalan has worked with children in formal, non-formal and informal settings since 2001.

She is an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Primary Trainer. She has worked in Montessori schools in India, the US and New Zealand. Now in her role as a teacher trainer, Pavithra is faculty at the Sir Ratan Tata Institute, Bombay, India. She is also part of the faculty for Diploma courses in Taiwan, Tanzania and Beijing. She has also conducted short-term courses in India, Singapore, China and Israel.

In addition, Pavithra works closely with the Gandhian Institution, Shanti Ashram, India, where she is involved in strengthening pioneering projects related to Early Childhood Education in vulnerable communities.

For PPt: Parenting-beyond-rewards-Tamil-Translation.pdf

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