tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4440886934830146411.post5381455986921989651..comments2023-10-28T05:34:40.541-07:00Comments on Foundations of Education: Do cash rewards boost student motivation?tdominahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05670629343069960970noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4440886934830146411.post-80324432889130794212008-02-20T15:33:00.000-08:002008-02-20T15:33:00.000-08:00I do not feel that cash would be a great enough in...I do not feel that cash would be a great enough inventive for students like the "hallway hangers" and the "lads" because they live by a very different culture and follow different ideals. Their perspective is exactly like a gang subculture as in their incentives are for pride, respect, and reputation based on their actions and attitudes. They understand the succeeding culture and the actions necessary to reach particular goals, but they do not wish to follow this system because they do have trust in that system. If they were to study for the high school exit exam, just to receive the $100.00 reward, the process of studying might not be worth the reward at all. For example, let's say that a hallway hanger decides to put in all his effort in studying to pass the CAHSEE, but does not manage to pass; he will completely lose hope in the idea that efforts pay off and would be even less likely to try in school. The $100 reward would mainly be given to the upper-middle class students who may not need the money in the first place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4440886934830146411.post-49756938041352800012008-02-16T11:11:00.000-08:002008-02-16T11:11:00.000-08:00There are some programs that offer "earn to earn" ...There are some programs that offer "earn to earn" after school classes that pay better than minimum wage for attending. These classes are offered in economically disadvantaged areas where many students have to work in order to help the family stay afloat. I think the way in which the financial incentive is offered makes a difference. If going to an additional schooling opportunity is the student's 'job', that is different, and less maipulative, than just paying for grades.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com