Week 10 - Psychologically Healthy Schools Hello Group 1, Please discuss each of the following four questions, after reading and engaging with this week's materials covered in my weekly Blackboard announcement. Please click "Reply" to respond to this post and start the conversation with your group members. thanks! -Professor Sawyer 1. In the article "The Risks of Rewards," what evidence does Alfie Kohn use to build his case that rewards can often have a negative impact on children's learning, motivation, and development? Do you agree with him based on your own experience as a teacher or student? Why or why not? 2. In the video, "3 Needs of Students and Why Schools Fail to Meet Them (Alfie Kohn)," what are some ways that schools fail to address the psychological needs of students? Does what Alfie shares match your experience with schools? How do you think we can do better? 3. You read the article "NYC Opt Out (how and why to opt out)" and watched the video on the NY State Opt Out movement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URkNzkADnIM 4. Had you heard of the Opt Out movement before this week? What do you think about this movement, and what questions do you have about it? Could you see yourself opting a child out of tests, or encouraging parents to do so? Why or why not? Reply