Kohn, Part II. On Rewards and Positive Behavior

It seems counterintuitive to avoid praising students too much for doing the right thing, right?

Maybe not.

Think about: how many times have you observed a student who believes he or she should get a reward for doing the right thing in class? This irks me to no end. Do we want to create citizens who don't do things because they are the right thing to do, but because there is a bribe involved?