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Publication Date: 2018-Aug
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Group Contingencies to Increase Appropriate Behaviors in the Classroom: Tips for Success
Ennis, Robin Parks
Beyond Behavior, v27 n2 p82-89 Aug 2018
Group contingencies are effective classroom-based interventions that can be used to increase the academic engagement of students with disabilities. This article defines and outlines examples of dependent, independent, and interdependent group contingencies. In addition, tips for success, including making reinforcement accessible to students, pairing reinforcement with behavior-specific praise, integrating self-monitoring, and providing a visual display of progress toward reinforcement, are discussed. Strategies for preventing challenges to implementation are also discussed.
Descriptors: Success, Student Behavior, Group Dynamics, Classroom Techniques, Intervention, Learner Engagement, Disabilities, Reinforcement, Recognition (Achievement), Self Management, Visual Aids, Program Implementation, Change Strategies, Contingency Management, Special Education, Guidelines, Group Counseling
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Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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