Inter-activity B: Class Dojo
Lets take a look at an online tool that can assist us in applying behaviourist strategies to our classroom. Class Dojo is a free, online classroom management tool that is based on a positive/negative point system. Students can earn points for positive behaviours and lose points for negative behaviours.
Click the tab below to listen to an explanation of how Class Dojo uses behaviourist strategies for class management.
Now, watch the short video below to see how Class Dojo transformed Mrs. Guiliani's Grade 5 class.
What the CRITICS say....Critics of Class Dojo argue that Class Dojo’s point system is not in the best interest of students. They suggest that it creates a stressful learning environment where students either feel pressured to earn more points or feel defeated for losing points. Some students are easily discouraged by receiving negative points, particularly when their points are made public. When the founders first conceived of Class Dojo, they had originally intended for it to be used mainly as a tool for motivating through positive reinforcement. We will be asking for your thoughts shortly. Take some time to consider if and how you might use Class Dojo in your own classroom.
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CONGRATULATIONS! You've completed interactivity B!
YOU'RE AWESOME! Give yourself a pat on the back!
Then, head to our discussion board and explain why you're
for or against Class Dojo.
YOU'RE AWESOME! Give yourself a pat on the back!
Then, head to our discussion board and explain why you're
for or against Class Dojo.