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Kerr, Sandra L.; Lucas, Lisa J.; DiDomenico, Grace E.; Mishra, Vipanchi; Stanton, Brian J.; Shivde, Geeta; Pero, Alexandra N.; Runyen, Madeline E.; Terry, Gabriella M. – Teaching Education, 2017
In this study, we investigated the effects of mindfulness training with 23 pre-service teachers. Subjects were assigned to either a six-week mindfulness training program or a control condition. Postintervention, mindfulness participants reported greater emotional clarity and improved regulation of negative emotions. In particular, the mindfulness…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Metacognition, Training
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Dille, Lisa – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2013
This study compared the effectiveness of two curricular models of professional development to increase teacher repertoires for instructing students with autism. Specific focus was on the use of a Blended Model of professional development in comparison to a Behavioral Model of professional development in regard to increasing teacher knowledge,…
Descriptors: Autism, Faculty Development, Teacher Competencies, Knowledge Base for Teaching
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Thoder, Vincent J.; Cautilli, Joseph D. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2011
Juveniles who commit crimes are likely to exhibit conduct problems in their youth. Persistent and long-term antisocial behavior can be seen in very young children. To treat these children, programs must be designed to meet the needs of them on an individualized basis. Residential treatment, typically, is the answer, but research has shown its…
Descriptors: Recidivism, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Cognitive Restructuring
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Domitrovich, Celene E.; Gest, Scott D.; Gill, Sukhdeep; Bierman, Karen L.; Welsh, Janet A.; Jones, Damon – American Educational Research Journal, 2009
This randomized controlled trial tested whether teaching quality in Head Start classrooms could be improved with the addition of evidence-based curriculum components targeting emergent language or literacy and social-emotional development and the provision of associated professional development support. Participants were lead and assistant…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Mentors, Teacher Effectiveness, Disadvantaged Youth
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Femia, Elia E.; Zarit, Steven H.; Stephens, Mary Ann Parris; Greene, Rick – Gerontologist, 2007
Purpose: This study explored whether adult day service (ADS) use was associated with reductions in behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in individuals with dementia. Design and Methods: We used a quasi-experimental design to compare a group of 133 persons with dementia (PWDs) who initially enrolled in an ADS program to a…
Descriptors: Correlation, Program Effectiveness, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Psychological Patterns
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Tiano, Jennifer D.; McNeil, Cheryl B. – Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 2006
The current project evaluated the use of behavior management techniques utilized in Parent- Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) in head start classrooms. The sample included seven Head Start classrooms; four classrooms receiving treatment and three classrooms receiving no treatment. Evaluation of the progress included observation of teacher and…
Descriptors: Teacher Behavior, Student Behavior, Disadvantaged Youth, Behavior Modification