Reinforcement
(lively music) (title card whooshing) - [Instructor]
When implementing reinforcement procedures, it's important to know what motivates your student. (upbeat music) One way to determine this is by simply asking them what they want to work for. When it's time for Miles to restock drinks at the school store, the teacher asks him what he wants to work for before he delivers the instruction. By incorporating Miles' choices into the reinforcement process, the teacher creates a positive learning environment to help keep Miles motivated and engaged in the activity.
- You ready to work? What do you wanna work for? Apple soda?
- Apple drink.
- Okay. Get a couple. Good job.
- It's cold.
- It is cold in there, isn't it?
- [Instructor]
Once Miles has completed the task, the teacher pairs access to the reinforcer with verbal praise.
- Nice work. All right, you wanna pick out your soda? (cooler door clacking) (upbeat music) - [Instructor]
This reinforces the connection between the desired behavior and the reward, increasing the likelihood of future success.
Reinforcement is an evidence-based practice designed to increase behaviors. Implementing this practice reinforces the connection between the desired behavior and the reward, increasing the likelihood of future successes.
