Getting a Drink

Case Study 34

Ms. Hass Ms. Hutchinson

Dari

The privilege of using the water fountain during class is, for Dari, most consistent with which one of the following behaviorist concepts? a. Extinction b. Punishment c. Negative Reinforcement d. Positive Reinforcement

 What basic student need may not be being met in Ms. Pattersons classroom?

Is Ms. Pattersons decision not to allow students to get a drink in class a reasonable one? Why or why not?

Ms. Patterson continually drinks coffee in front of her students.

Should teachers be allowed to enjoy classroom rights forbidden to students?

Why or why not?

Some motivation theorist propose that two conditions are essential for intrinsic motivation: sense of competence and sense of self-determination.

With these conditions in mind, decide whether Ms. Patterson is prompting intrinsic motivation to behave appropriately in her classroom.

Many psychologists believe that human beings have a basic need for relatedness a need to feel socially connected to others and have others love and respect. Students with special medical conditions may sometimes have difficulty making friends at school.
What strategies might a teacher use to help Dari meet her need for relatedness?