Punishment and Reward in Schools: Educational Psychology Perspective
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https://doi.org/10.53915/jbki.v5i2.627Keywords:
Punishment, Reward, Educational PsychologyAbstract
This study examines rewards and punishments in schools from an educational psychology perspective. This study is important because, from an educational psychology perspective, rewards and punishments are an integral part of education. This study used a literature review approach, drawing on references from books, journals, and other electronic media. The research concluded that rewards and punishments are part of educational psychology, particularly in the interaction between teaching and learning and evaluation. However, the punishments and rewards given to students must adhere to applicable mechanisms and regulations. Because in the learning process, teachers teach many things, including assignments, and several other aspects of character building. Punishment and rewards implemented by teachers do not mean that they dislike their students. In fact, because teachers want their students to succeed, they will reprimand them if they make mistakes and will also provide rewards when they succeed. In the context of punishment carried out by teachers against students who break the rules, this does not mean that teachers are allowed to use excessive violence. Teachers are also limited by various regulations, such as the child protection act and others. However, when teachers take affirmative action against students, some parents take action by visiting the school without asking for clarification and often even reporting the matter to the police. In the context of punishment carried out by teachers to students who break the rules, it does not mean that teachers are allowed to carry out excessive violence.
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