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Zoder-Martell, Kimberly A.; Floress, Margaret T.; Skriba, Heather A.; Taber, Traci A. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2023
Classroom management systems (CMS) are class-wide strategies that teachers use to keep students on task, attentive, and academically engaged. This review provides teachers an overview of eight effective and socially valid CMSs that are aligned with school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports (SWPBIS). The goal is to provide teachers…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Student Behavior, Behavior Problems, Intervention
Powell, Pamela – Educational Horizons, 2014
At times, classroom management and guidance elude even the most seasoned teachers. Yet, students need guidance and practice in self-regulatory skills to assist in the learning that occurs in classrooms. Teachers need both practical and research-based classroom management strategies that benefit the environment and help create a space conducive to…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary School Students, Classroom Environment
Fowler, Mary – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 2010
Inattention and/or impulsivity and hyperactivity are the core symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In the day-to-day grind of teaching, when problems emerge, the teachers' best intentions and sensitivities are tested. Fidgety, loud, disorganized, disruptive, hurried, careless, and off-task behavior coupled with messy,…
Descriptors: Time on Task, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Classroom Techniques
Simpson, Richard L.; And Others – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1982
The effects of a simple timeout procedure on the eye gouging and head wagging behavior of a totally blind, seven-year-old child were studied. Parent and staff reports suggested that the reduction in manneristic behaviors was associated with the emergence of more acceptable and age appropriate social behavior. (SEW)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Blindness, Case Studies
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Vanderbilt, Allison A. – Beyond Behavior, 2005
Self-monitoring is used to increase on-task behavior of students by encouraging them to monitor their own behavior (Hallahan, Lloyd, & Stoller, 1982). According to Daly and Ranalli (2003), there are many benefits of self-monitoring: (1) It is an effective tool for changing behavior; (2) It promotes generalization of the appropriate behavior to…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Self Control, Time on Task, Student Behavior
Jenkin, Jean – Behaviour Problems Bulletin, 1988
Outlined are behavior management strategies for emotionally disturbed students who are partially mainstreamed. Appropriate behavior outside the classroom earns the child stamps. Inappropriate behavior inside the classroom results in warnings, penalty points, and time-out. On-task behavior is also rewarded with stamps, which may be accumulated for…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Contingency Management
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Sawka, Kristin D.; McCurdy, Barry L.; Mannella, Mark C. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2002
This paper describes implementation of a combined active training and consultation project with 64 school staff members in a large urban district. Participation was broadly associated with increased staff knowledge of effective behavior management and instructional strategies, successful implementation of skills at the classroom level with…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Consultants
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Overton, Sheri; McKenzie, Leslie; King, Karena; Osborne, Jason – Behavioral Disorders, 2002
The First Step to Success program was implemented with 22 kindergartners who showed early signs of developing antisocial behaviors. All 16 who completed the program showed significantly increased levels of academic engaged time, with follow-up levels generally maintained at acceptable levels. Overall behavioral improvement was significant but…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification
Stover, Karen – 1994
This paper reports on the application of a token economy approach to increase on-task behavior and decrease inappropriate "call-outs" of nine seventh and eighth grade Caucasian male students in a self-containted emotional support classroom. The program included a behavioral contract, token economy "bucks" kept in a classroom bank, and a list of 12…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Contingency Management
Ohanian, Susan – Learning, 1982
A teacher draws upon personal experiences to argue that successful classroom discipline is the product of teaching competence and style rather than the result of behaviorist classroom management techniques. Emphasis is on keeping children involved in learning activities. (PP)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Body Language, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques