This document discusses moving beyond Newtonian assumptions of behavior to a quantum behavioral mechanics approach in education. It argues that punishing or rewarding behaviors may not always work as expected. Instead, it suggests focusing on purpose, autonomy, and fostering mastery and engagement in students. The goal is to have self-motivated students by empowering their autonomy and engagement, rather than relying on external controls.

1. SPARKING Innovation in Education Quantum Behavioral Mechanics beyond the common assumptions of Newtonian rules of behavior

3. object in motion stays in motion... you get the idea

4. Punishing a behavior will result in less of that behavior.

5. Body @ rest will remain @ rest unless a force is acted upon

6. want more of a behavior.... reward it.

8. ( ç + M ) T = C M = pursuit of mastery T = teacher control C = compliance ç = content

9. Newton’s 3rd Law

10. For every action there is equal reaction. control time off task control compliance compliance poor performance

11. newtonian laws of behavior don’t always apply

12. what motivates our students Quantum Behavioral Mechanics

13. deadly flaws of carrots and sticks

14. For every action there is equal reaction. control engagement control compliance compliance inquiry/curiosity

15. Quantum Behavioral rules control autonomy compliance engagement

16. Let’s all be happy

17. ( p + M ) A = E M = pursuit of mastery A = autonomy E = engagement p = purpose

18. every teachers dreams of self-motivated, engaged students

19. Oh, crap! It’s not them, it’s us.

20. pdsblogs.org/mattscully/QBM