Effort and follow-through
Acknowledge completed work and commitments rather than rewarding attention alone.
Recognition and rewards
Make meaningful progress visible without narrowing motivation
Recognise effort, contribution and completed milestones through clear rules that support the learning journey.
Recognition with purpose
Celebrate actions that matter to the journey
Milestones
Mark moments of progress in learning, reflection and practical experience.
Contribution
Recognise constructive participation where the context and rules make that appropriate.
Clear and fair
Learners should understand how recognition is earned
Explicit rules
Keep award criteria understandable and separate from generated recommendations.
No double counting
Treat the same completed action consistently and keep the record explainable.
No implied cash value
Present points and recognition as product mechanics unless a separate, explicit offer says otherwise.
Beyond the badge
Recognition should point back to learning and growth
The goal is to reinforce meaningful progress, not turn every developmental choice into a competition.