Educator Recommends Positive Reinforcement in Schools

An elementary school educator at Greensprings School, Olufunmilayo Olajide, has underscored the significance of recognising and rewarding exceptional moral behaviour in children through positive reinforcement. 

She said this at a ‘House Points Assembly’ organised at the Ikoyi campus of the school recently. 

According to her, positive reinforcement is vital in motivating children to embrace ethical behaviour and grow into responsible adults.

Alongside encouraging positive behaviour, she noted that the active identification and celebration of children who consistently demonstrate exceptional moral behaviour inspires other students to emulate these virtues. 

During the assembly, students from different class categories were celebrated for their outstanding behaviours. To buttress her recommendation, the educator stressed that educational institutions should move beyond focusing solely on academics and invest in developing moral values in children through positive reinforcement, adding Greensprings’ commitment to fostering character development alongside academic excellence.

“At Greensprings School, our mission is to shape well-rounded individuals who possess strong character. We prioritise character development by instilling values such as honesty, integrity, respect, perseverance, accuracy, and good behaviour in our students. Those students who embody these values are consistently celebrated, and this positive reinforcement approach has made our school an environment that nurtures students to become responsible global citizens,” she stated.