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Peer reviewedTankersley, Melody – Preventing School Failure, 1995
Research on a team game designed to reinforce positive target behaviors is reviewed. Classroom organization, reinforcement criteria, when and how long to play the game, and reinforcement for winning teams are discussed, as are two variants on the original game. The game is found to be highly effective in reducing talking and out-of-seat behavior.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques
Download full textRoberts, Jane M. E.; Kenney, Jane L. – 1984
The impact of the School Improvement Through Instructional Process (SITIP) program in Maryland schools was evaluated. The program encourages application of research on planned change to implement one or more of four instructional models: (1) Active Teaching--emphasis on direct instruction, review and discussion of homework, individually supervised…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Improvement Programs
