Lesson 1: Token Economy System in Theory
Randy's Portfolio Page | Randy's Token Economy System Mini-Course
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Basic Token Economy Cycle
Introduction:
A token economy system as a powerful classroom management tool that educators can implement to provide positive reinforcement to children by giving them tokens for completing tasks or behaving in desired ways. In this lesson, you will read three articles that examine the theory behind the token economy system and reflect in writing.
Objectives:
By the end of this lesson participants will be able to...
- Identify two specific uses of the token economy system in the classroom
- Analyze the purpose of the token economy system by answering response questions based on three articles
- Make connections between the world economy and the classroom token economy system
- Identify three common problems with the token economy system in the classroom and reflect on how you might overcome them
- Identify the seven elements of a token economy system
- Identify at lest one way to use the token economy system to meet the needs of your classroom and learners
Hook:
Given 5 minutes time, describe your ideal classroom environment. Specifically focus your response on what you’d like to see your students doing, how they’re acting (behaviors you want to see), and how they’re responding in the classroom.
Next we will read three articles. Two of the articles will discuss the purpose and theory behind the token economy system. The last article discusses common problems with the token economy system.
Assignment:
Please click on the line to the article below, read the article, and answer the discussion questions in your reflection journal. Each article has specific questions so please focus your answers on the questions associated with them. All reflection journals should be emailed to rfrazer@albay.edu.
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World Economy vs. Token Economy
Article 1 & 2 Questions:
- How do you understand the token economy system? Specifically, describe it in your own words.
- How might you create a token economy system?
- How might you use the token economy in your own classroom to meet the needs of your learners?
- Why does the token economy work according to Miltenberger, 2008?
- How is the token economy system similar to the world economy?
- What are the seven elements of a token economy?
Article 3 Questions:
- For each of the five common problems outlined in the article, how might you overcome those obstacles?
Reflection Journal:
https://study.com/academy/lesson/token-economy-in-the-classroom-definition-examples-quiz.html
After watching the token economy video above and considering everything you read in this lesson, describe how you might implement the token economy system in your own classroom in 300 - 400 words or less.
Extended References and Resources:
http://www.educateautism.com/token-economy.html
https://www.verywellfamily.com/create-a-token-economy-system-to-improve-child-behavior-1094888
https://www.verywellfamily.com/problems-with-token-economy-reward-systems-1094773
Doll, et. al. (2013). The Token Economy: A Recent Review and Evaluation. International Journal of Basic and Applied Science, Vol. 02, No. 01, July 2013
Next Lesson:
Proceed to Lesson 2: Token Economy in Practice