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Kearney, Kelly B.; Pistorio, Kalynn Hall – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2023
Literacy based behavioral interventions (LBBIs) have been used to teach numerous skills, such as requesting an accommodation, engaging in self-regulation, and remaining on-task, to children and adolescents. Electronic-LBBIs (E-LBBIs) have recently emerged in the literature as an effective strategy, using preferred forms of media (tablet or…
Descriptors: Intervention, Literacy, Behavior Modification, Electronic Learning
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Gourneau, Bonni – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2014
It is well known that the first years of teaching are a challenge for all beginning teachers. According to the National Commission on Teaching and America's Future's study (2010) first-year teacher attrition has been steadily increasing and many leave the profession even before they are proficient educators who know how to work with colleagues to…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Education, Beginning Teachers, Mentors
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Little, Steven G.; Akin-Little, Angeleque; Newman-Eig, Lynne M. – Journal of Applied School Psychology, 2010
The present study sought to evaluate the efficacy of an interdependent group contingency program on increasing homework completion and accuracy rates in fourth grade students in an elementary school. In addition, the present study attempted to determine whether randomized reinforcement was more effective than constant reinforcement. Overall, the…
Descriptors: Homework, Reinforcement, Grade 4, Intervention
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Walker, Bridget; Cheney, Doug; Stage, Scott – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2009
The "Self-Assessment and Program Review" (SAPR) was developed to provide an assessment tool that schools could use to track their progress in implementing key practices related to all three levels of schoolwide positive behavior supports (SWPBS). The SAPR is a team-based assessment tool, using both individual and team ratings of 10…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Program Effectiveness, Leadership, Behavior Problems
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Johnson-Gros, Kristin N.; Lyons, Elizabeth A.; Griffin, Jennifer R. – Education and Treatment of Children, 2008
One proactive approach to aid in reducing disciplinary problems in schools is implementing Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies. To successfully implement PBS school-wide, Sugai and Horner (2002a) emphasize a multisystems perspective, which focuses on school-wide discipline, classroom management, non-classroom settings, and individual…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, High School Students, Secondary Education, Intervention
Falcomata, Terry S.; Northup, John A.; Dutt, Anuradha; Stricker, Jason M.; Vinquist, Kelly M.; Engebretson, Brenda J. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2008
This bridge study evaluated the effects of contingency-specifying instructions (CSIs) and incomplete instructions (IIs) in terms of establishing instructional control of appropriate behavior. Results suggested that instructional control and maintenance were achieved with CSIs but not with IIs. Results are discussed in terms of the potential use of…
Descriptors: Maintenance, Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders, Instruction
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Filter, Kevin J.; McKenna, Moira K.; Benedict, Elizabeth A.; Horner, Robert H.; Todd, Anne W.; Watson, James – Education and Treatment of Children, 2007
The Check in/Check out (CICO) program was developed as a secondary-level, targeted behavioral intervention in a three-tier preventative model of behavior support and has received empirical support as an effective way to reduce problem behaviors (Hawken & Horner, 2003; March & Horner, 2002). The purpose of the present study was to evaluate,…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intervention, Behavior Modification, Elementary Education
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Maag, John W.; And Others – Education and Treatment of Children, 1986
The study compared the efficacy and setting generalization of sensory extinction and overcorrection in suppressing self-stimulation in two autistic children (ages 7- and 12-years-old). Results indicated that sensory extinction significantly decreased self stimulation in the structured setting but did not generalize to other settings.…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Case Studies, Elementary Education
Bakunas, Boris – Principal, 2001
Procrastinators harbor unrealistic attitudes that promote needless delay and engender obstructive feelings such as performance anxiety, low frustration tolerance, and resentment. Common procrastination pitfalls include escapism, overpreparation, overwork, overcommitment, poor work conditions, and rationalization. Planning and prioritizing helps…
Descriptors: Administrator Behavior, Behavior Modification, Elementary Education, Guidelines
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Broussard, Carmen; Northup, John – School Psychology Quarterly, 1997
Evaluates the effectiveness of a peer intervention for disruptive behavior which was based on the results of a classroom-based functional analysis. Results indicate that peer attention, rather than teacher attention or escape/timeout, was associated with the most disruptive classroom behavior, suggesting that peer attention can reduce such…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Children, Classroom Techniques
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Eddy, J. Mark; Reid, John B.; Fetrow, Rebecca A. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2000
Linking the Interests of Families and Teachers (LIFT), a prevention program designed for delivery to children and parents within the elementary school setting, is described. Components include classroom-based child social and problem skills training, playground-based behavior modification, and group-delivered parent training. Successful results of…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Delinquency, Elementary Education
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Colvin, Geoff; Sugai, George; Good, Roland H., III; Lee, Young-Yon – School Psychology Quarterly, 1997
Examines the effects of a school-wide intervention plan on the social behavior of students in major transition settings. Results show that the plan resulted in increased active supervision and precorrection by staff and concomitant reductions in student problem behavior in transition spaces (entering school, cafeteria, exiting school). (EMK)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Change Strategies, Early Intervention, Elementary Education
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Stricker, Jason M.; Miltenberger, Raymond G.; Garlinghouse, Matthew; Tulloch, Heather E. – Education and Treatment of Children, 2003
This article describes use of the Awareness Enhancement Device with a typically developing 6-year-old child to reduce finger sucking despite the child's lack of motivation. This device delivers a tone contingent on occurrence of the target behavior. Substantial reductions in finger sucking resulted only with the addition of a more intense tone (90…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Children
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Desbiens, Nadia; Royer, Egide – Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, 2003
A study evaluated a program for 54 elementary students with behavior problems in regular classrooms in Quebec. The program combined in-class social skills training and specific educational activities with peers, namely cooperative learning and tutoring by a prosocial peer. A modest effect size showed a relative improvement in social behavior.…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education
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Wyma, Richard J.; And Others – Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 1989
Evaluates a self-regulation package designed to improve the reading comprehension of elementary students. Found that the performance of four male fourth grade subjects improved at a level superior to that of the average performance of their 36 classmates. (FMW)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Grade 4
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