Tony is right, actually. It is classic motivational theory: if you want someone to do something, it should be 1) a task that they believe they can do, and 2) they should get something out of it, that 3) gives them some kind of satisfaction. The knowledge that he has made his homework just isn’t enough; – that might come in time.
hmm, I mentioned the dog training treats yesterday. Now show me the way to the buffet. And I hope there is something better there than freeze dried liver.
Now Mr Bucket, go home and convince your parents to vote for that bond issue and tax increase for education so your teacher can make his next mortgage payment.
Ratbrat about 5 years ago
Dream on, Toby.
Sisterdame about 5 years ago
Tony is right, actually. It is classic motivational theory: if you want someone to do something, it should be 1) a task that they believe they can do, and 2) they should get something out of it, that 3) gives them some kind of satisfaction. The knowledge that he has made his homework just isn’t enough; – that might come in time.
Nachikethass about 5 years ago
We give treats to dogs because we want them to learn. Does the teacher want Toby to learn?
M2MM about 5 years ago
In my father-in-law’s day, they threw chalk at the kid for wrong answers.
karmakat01 about 5 years ago
if the teacher has to pay himself, knowing Toby, the poor guy would be BROKE AFTER JUST A WEEK!
ChessPirate about 5 years ago
“Sit on it, Bucket…”
car2ner about 5 years ago
hmm, I mentioned the dog training treats yesterday. Now show me the way to the buffet. And I hope there is something better there than freeze dried liver.
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member about 5 years ago
I think Toby is barking up the wrong teacher.
CoffeeBob Premium Member about 5 years ago
Now Mr Bucket, go home and convince your parents to vote for that bond issue and tax increase for education so your teacher can make his next mortgage payment.