PAA:
Please explain. I learned plenty about reinforcement schedules. I have even actually met BF Skinner. My point was that the prevailing understanding is that the consequence must be within a limited time period of the behavior to serve as a modifier (reward vs. punishment). In the case of using a potch, which has limited application in chinuch, the seforim are unanimous that it should NOT be done immediately since that is reactive and contraindicated. This distinction highlights the role of the consequences used in education to be “teaching moments”, not about behavior change. That speaks directly to the mission of chinuch, and is a critical issue.
Now, what was the problem with my high school science class?