Rachel's Classroom Observations

        In a classroom I observed while tutoring, there are many things happening that would worry Kohn. His philosophy is to not be so rewarding. In other words it is expected of the students to pay attention and discuss in class. The students are given class work that they are expected to complete as additional practice at home. The teacher in this room gives rewards for students who complete their homework all week. On Friday just before the end of the day the teacher does what is called the raffle. Students who have done their homework throughout the week, have their names entered into a drawing. The winning name receives a pencil, or a small reward [toy of some sort]. This is done to make the students want to do their homework. There have only been three Fridays where she gives all the students a jolly rancher [which makes this a little more fair]. Kohn does not particularly support this technique.