Here is some more information on 'Punishment by Reward' by Alfie Kohn.

http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/chat/chat031.shtml

For me, the important thing to keep in mind is that rewards are sometimes necessary, and sometimes nice to give, but should be used sparingly, and that is why they are towards the top of the IY pyramid.
Also to keep in mind what we are teaching our children to value and work for - do we want them to work for a plastic trinket that is destined for the landfill? Or can we reward them with something socially meaningful - a special smile or hug, spending time with a senior friend, social games with peers?

Hope the term is going well for all of you. Claire & I won't be at the next session because of our teacher only day. So I have plenty of time to work on being a 'good' student at our next role playing time.
Kathryn