PROGRAMMING STUDENT BEHAVIOR: AN AUTOETHNOGRAPHY
Keywords:
behavior modification, student behavior, tardiness, autoethnographyAbstract
This autoethnography shares my classroom experience in trying to overcome tardiness amongst my students over a period of few semesters. It has been developed using my observations, experiences and problems when teaching human resources management at a college. This paper draws upon behavior modification theories and its elements of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and positive and external reinforcers to shape students’ behavior and minimize deviant behaviors which could disrupt classroom decorum. The paper provides instructors with strategies and techniques to reduce tardiness in their classrooms.
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