Incredible Years for Teachers Workshop 3 Session 28 March 2018 MOTIVATING THROUGH INCENTIVES Workshop Principles Incentive plans need to be achievable for the students – ensure there is success at first Goals need to be succinct and clear and in child-speak Students need to have input into the incentive plan Irmie The plan needs to be shared and understood by others; e.g. parents, other teachers Shelley Incentive plans need to be manageable for the teacher Always pair the incentive with labelled praise A reward is a tangible marker Myra Incentive plans and incentives need to be age- appropriate Irmie The incentive needs to be motivating Myra Some children need to be rewarded more frequently Incentives personalise the behaviour Shari Incentive plans need to be visible Have only one goal in the incentive plan The teacher must show enthusiasm for the incentive The incentive must be given when its earned Shelley Rewards once