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Woods, Thomas – Special Education in Canada, 1982
Describes a system of further structuring the discrete trial format, an approach that draws on operant conditioning principles to present standardized and consistent learning trials. A flow chart of the Standard Trial Progression and Reinforcement Hierarchy is included, and data collection approaches are suggested. (CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Problems, Operant Conditioning, Reinforcement
Dunn, John M.; French, Ron – Exceptional Education Quarterly, 1982
The usefulness of operant conditioning for the special physical educator in managing behavior problems is pointed out, and steps to follow in applying operant conditioning techniques are outlined. (SB)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education

Lindsley, Ogden R. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1992
This paper defines precision teaching; describes its monitoring methods by displaying a standard celeration chart and explaining charting conventions; points out precision teaching's roots in laboratory free-operant conditioning; discusses its learning tactics and performance principles; and describes its effectiveness in producing learning gains.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Effectiveness, Measures (Individuals)
Toney, John W.
The same techniques of behavior modification that can be used by teachers to manage student behavior in the classroom can also be used by supervisors to alter the behavior of teachers. In both cases, it is necessary for the supervisors and teachers to focus primarily on the individual's behavior itself, rather than on what causes that behavior. To…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Objectives, Bibliographies
Ewert, Alan – Communicator, 1979
The key to a successful program in a cold environment lies in dealing with the cold while still accomplishing program goals and objectives. Teachers and students must be aware of physiological and psychological reactions to the cold, cold injuries and their treatment, and techniques for staying warm. (SB)
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Affective Objectives, Conditioning, Educational Planning
Seaman, George B., Sr. – 1981
This publication is a curriculum guide for the installation of solar equipment. It is divided into the three major areas of general knowledge, technical design, and installation/maintenance. Associated is a list of relevant and prerequisite competencies identified as appropriate toward student interest groups of technician, installer,…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Competence, Competency Based Education, Course Content