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Yes, that was the question proclaimed on the cover of Time (April, 19, 2010). The story inside talked about a controversial recent experiment in which 18,000 elementary school children in four states earned a total of $6.3 million for reading books, attending class, getting A's, and better test scores. While the experiment had mixed results, the story also shared a nursery school experiment with rewards from 1970...
Researcher at Stanford University... "divided 51 toddlers into groups. All kids were asked to draw a picture with markers. But one group was told in advance that they would get a special reward — a certificate with a gold star and a red ribbon — in exchange for their work.... A few weeks later, the researchers observed the children through a one-way mirror on a normal school day. They found that the kids who had received the award spent half as much time drawing for fun as those who had not been rewarded. The reward, it seemed, diminished the act of drawing."
Being with Babies: Understanding and Responding to the Infants in Your Care is a great resource for both beginning and experienced caregivers. Each chapter describes an issue that caregivers face daily, offers scenarios that illustrate the challenge, suggests solutions caregivers can use to address the issue, and concludes with a review of key points. Being with Babies teaches caregivers how to handle everyday challenges while learning about developmental stages. This hands-on resource is perfect for caregivers of children 6 weeks to 18 months old, as well as for staff development and resource libraries. Chapters include information on:
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