Perceptions of Teachers Regarding Influence of Reward and Punishment on Students Learning

Abstract

While the sanctions are a negative means to force individuals to modify their conduct, the prizes are a positive way to motivate them to do so. Even when we have certain desires, we do not always act on them because we are afraid of the negative outcomes that could result from our actions. People have been discussing the benefits and drawbacks of using rewards and punishments in educational settings ever since the beginning of time. There is a widespread belief among educators and other professionals that kids' minds and personalities benefit in good ways from receiving rewards. Students are motivated to put in additional effort when they are offered rewards for their efforts. Many individuals believe that the use of punishment has a negative impact on the pupils' personality and eliminates the behaviors that kids will naturally desire to engage in. Therefore, they are unable to access the educational opportunities that are open to them. Learning is a lifelong endeavor for most people. We continue to educate ourselves even after death. It is an essential characteristic of what it means to be a human being. Therefore, educational scholars, specialists, and teachers seek a definition of the words "education" and "learning" that is clear and easy to understand so that they can throw light on the complicated world of people. The beginning of education and learning can be traced all the way back to when humanity was first created. Many academics and education specialists have provided their definitions, each of which is dependent on the age. Education, on the other hand, is available to everyone since it is a sort of instruction that teaches people how to function effectively in a social setting.