Lesson 2: Token Economy in Practice

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  Miltenberger's 7 Components of a Token Economy

Introduction:

In this lesson you will watch four videos of the token economy system in practice and from the perspective of current teachers who use it. As you move through this lesson, you will gain a better perspective of how the token economy system looks in practice. At the end of the lesson you will reflect in your reflection journal.

Objectives:

• Compare and contrast examples of the uses of the token economy in a venn diagram after watching four short videos
• Identify two types of “tokens” that can be used in the classroom

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  Tokens

Hook:

Based on everything you know about the token economy system from the previous lesson, draw an example of the type of “tokens” that can be used in the classroom. Consider the age group of your learners. What type of “token” do you think they would respond to positively? (i.e. classroom money, stickers, chips, etc.)

Next you will watch four videos illustrating the token economy system in action. Take notes as you watch each video clip. After watching the clips you will answer a few questions and complete a venn diagram comparing and contrasting the video examples.

Assignment:

Click on the links below to watch the videos for this lesson. Take notes. After watching, complete the veen diagram comparing and contrasting the similarities and differences amongst the token economy systems illustrated in the videos. Answer the questions below as well. Send completed venn diagram and questions to rfrazer@albany.edu

Video 1:

Video 2:

Video 3

Video 4:

Video Questions:

1. In one of the videos, the teacher uses money or cash as a token. What are possible advantages and disadvantages to using this type of token system?
2. In one of the videos the teacher uses food as a reward for positive behavior? What are the possible advantages and disadvantages to using this type of token system?

Venn Diagram: File:Token Economy Venn Diagram.pdf

Click the link above for the venn diagram template. Based on the videos you watched earlier, compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the token economy systems illustrated in the videos.

Reflection Journal:

Based on the videos how might you revise your previous reflection journal response. Consider what you saw in the video and how you will best motivate your students. How would you implement the token economy system? Your response should be 300 – 400 words and include references to the videos you watched. Send completed journals to rfrazer@albany.edu

Next Lesson:

Proceed to Unit 2 - Lesson 1: Designing an Effective Token Economy System

In Unit 2 you will begin designing, implementing, and modifying your token economy system.