Why ‘gold stars’ and rewards dumb down our children’s education

Although this brilliant short talk by Daniel Pink is mainly about motivation in business, I loved his beautifully clear and passionate explanation of why carrot-and-stick reward systems ruin creativity and engagement. The science is abundant and clear, and it applies to children’s development at home and at school just as much as adults at work.

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