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Direct linkMiller, Teresa Northern; Salsberry, Trudy A.; Devin, Mary A. – Educational Considerations, 2009
This study of the superintendent focus group interviews from the "Voices 3" project adds to the research base with regard to the range and nature of the types of power experienced or used by superintendents. Using the French & Raven/Andrews & Baird model of seven types of power, the authors analyzed superintendents'…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Leadership Training, Superintendents, School Districts
Peer reviewedBriggs, Renee M. – Mental Retardation, 1990
Absenteeism of 130 direct-care staff in a residential facility for developmentally disabled persons was reduced by 27 percent through positive reinforcement for reliable attendance and punishment (progressive discipline) for attendance abuse. Reduced absenteeism was maintained for 12 months and overtime was reduced, but staff turnover increased.…
Descriptors: Attendants, Discipline, Employee Absenteeism, Labor Problems
Davies, D. E.; McLaughlin, T. F. – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1989
Three male primary students were issued a daily report card rating their disruptive behavior. Parents were asked to praise positive reports and ignore negative reports. Results showed that the intervention was effective in reducing inappropriate behaviors while increasing assignment completion. Ratings by parents, teachers, peers, and subjects…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Feedback
Download full textStasz, Cathleen; Winkler, John D. – 1985
Research was conducted to determine: (1) what school districts and schools do to encourage teachers to gain proficiency and use microcomputers in their teaching; (2) how teachers' microcomputer-based teaching practices respond to the actions of districts and schools; and (3) which district and school activities have the greatest incentive value…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Awards, Change Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedRealon, Rodney E.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1992
This study, involving four staff members in an institution for people with mental retardation, found that a computerized system of prompts to improve staff-client interactions produced more positive statements, improved distribution of interaction among clients, and resulted in delivery of more positive reinforcement than a traditional…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Caregivers, Computer Oriented Programs, Cues
Winkler, John D.; Stasz, Cathleen – 1985
Research was conducted to assess the role of staff development in improving the quality of computer-based instruction in grade K-12 schools. The sample consisted of contact persons in 171 districts and interviews were completed with 155 (91%). Results indicate 80% of these districts currently provide inservice computer training to teachers; the…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Incentives
