Lessons on Learning: Positive Reinforcement

Apr 18, 2011

By Malcolm Towler, Guest Blogger Reinforcement is, a “basic operant functional relation” for learning. When a type of behavior (R) is followed by reinforcement (SR) there will be an increased future frequency of that type of behavior” (Michael, 2004). Positive reinforcement, in its most basic definition, is the addition of a…

Who Turned Off the Heat?

Mar 28, 2011

by Barbara Erby This week we have experienced lower than normal temperatures in the DC area, but I’m hoping that this doesn’t ruin our Cherry Blossom Festival. I love seeing the pale pink blooms on the trees of the Tidal Basin. It reminds me of my childhood and how truly…

Your Commitment

Jan 04, 2011

I want you to take a no excuses approach to your child’s learning and education. I want you to do this because we won’t always be here to take care of our children and it is important that they are able to function as autonomous and productive members of the…