Lesson Plan

Rewards in Real Life

Students will compare classroom token economies to real-world reward systems, analyze how positive reinforcement motivates behavior, and design their own loyalty program.

By connecting classroom systems to familiar programs like airline miles and store loyalty cards, students gain relevance and buy-in, deepen their understanding of positive reinforcement, and see practical applications of behavioral supports.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Concept Presentation

7 minutes

Step 3

Class Discussion

5 minutes

Step 4

Case Study Analysis

5 minutes

Step 5

Design Activity & Reflection

8 minutes

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Miles, Points, Tokens

What Is Positive Reinforcement?

Token Economies in the Classroom

Real-World Reward Systems

Key Features of Token-Based Systems

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Rewards in Real Life

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