(Tangaza University College/Saint Mary university of Minnesota(Nairobi Campus), 2006-05) Adindu, Andrew
This Research focused on Approaches to Classroom Reinforcement of Students at
Lang'ata I ugh School. The sample groups were the head teacher, teachers and students
of Langlata I ligh School. The instruments used to elicit data were questionnaires,
intervieW guide and observation guide.
The following questions guided the study:
I low do teachers create or use verbal reinforcement in the classroom?
2. I low do teachers use Non-verbal reinforcement in the classroom?
3. How do teachers use token reintbrcement approach to reinforce students in the
classrooms.'
4. What are the effects of verbal, non-verbal and token reinforcement on students
in the classroom?
The result of the research show that verbal reinforcement is key to learning at Langiata
High School. Also, the research shows that teachers use non-verbal and token
approaches of reinforcement on their students, to help them learn and pert Orm well in
examination
In order to improve or reinforce learning, teachers must make a very conscious effort at
reinforcing students using verbal, non-verbal and token reinforcers or rewards. Teachers
must take personal interest in their students and learn to listen to them encourage them
and praise them for giving correct answer, response or doing something impressive.