2. Thinking about rich reinforcement for prosocial
versus problem behavior in classrooms…
2
How often
can a teacher
reinforce positive
behavior per
hour?
How often can students reinforce
each other for problematic
behaviors per hour?
3. Thinking about rich reinforcement for prosocial
versus problem behavior in classrooms…
3
60
60
60x25
1,500
1,500 60
1,500
4%
Positive
96%
Negative
How can teachers get STUDENTS to reinforce
POSITIVE prosocial actions 96%?
Editor's Notes
What do kids who are thriving have in common? Experience with nurturing environments.
Researchers, including Dr. Embry, developed the Nurturing Environment Framework found that kids who “made it” no matter SES all had experiences in their childhoods that reinforced prosocial behaviors, limited problematic behaviors, reduced toxic influences and increased psychological flexibility.