To sum it up, this book is how we are slaves and make each other slaves to rewards when, if fact rewards are actaully shown to decrease intrinsic motivation. Case studies showed children who were given a reward if they played with certain toys and then, once that reward was taken, the children were turned off to that toy. When I read it, I loved it. It seemed inspired and appealed to my soft spot for rebellion. I felt that the this might what was wring with public education.

Now, that I am finishing my student teaching, I have no clue how in the world teachers would survive in a class of 40 without the lure of grades. Extra credit, credit for bringing a book to class, credit for not talking during presentations, credit for taking notes... I loathe myself for this, but has Alfie ever tried out his preaching with an afternoon 10th grade class?