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Peer reviewedFrith, Greg – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1991
The use of reinforcing strategies can help to ensure that homework for students with disabilities is a meaningful learning experience. This article describes peer-assisted homework strategies, the role of home computers in homework, enhancing self-concept, the role of authority figures, the role of teacher education programs, and monitoring…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Homework
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
Patzelt, Karen E. – 1991
A behavior modification program designed to increase the rate of mathematics homework completion by a learning-disabled student is reported. The 9-year-old subject habitually failed to complete daily math homework assignments and had not responded to a classroom behavior modification program. The subject and teacher created a 3-week contract and…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Contracts
Horner, Charlotte M. – Academic Therapy, 1987
A four-stage model, designed to shape learning disabled students' independent study skills and foster generalization of skills is presented: (1) ease students into a homework routine; (2) focus on time management; (3) teach problem-solving techniques; and (4) conclude in independent study with intermittent parent and teacher monitoring. (CB)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Homework, Independent Study, Learning Disabilities
Download full textMarzano, Robert J.; Gaddy, Barbara B.; Dean, Ceri – 2000
This report provides K-12 educators with instructional strategies that research shows have the greatest likelihood of positively affecting student learning. The 12 chapters include: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "Identifying Similarities and Differences (comparing, classifying, creating metaphors, and creating analogies); (3)…
Descriptors: Analogy, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Feedback
Stallings, Jane – 1984
An outline is presented of organizational procedures that teachers can use to maximize the use of classroom time. Specific guidelines are given on how to give homework assignments, how to communicate expectations regarding student work, how to distribute instructional materials, and how to allocate time among various classroom activities. Brief…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Activities, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
