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Direct linkFloress, Margaret T.; Briesch, Amy M.; Jenkins, Lyndsay N.; Hampton, Kaylee A. – Behavioral Disorders, 2022
This study examined the generalizability and dependability of observational estimates of middle and high school teachers' use of praise and reprimands. Frequency of behavior-specific praise, general praise, and total reprimands were collected across 67, 20-min observations that took place during class-wide instruction in general education…
Descriptors: Positive Reinforcement, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Discipline
Kennedy, Christina; Jolivette, Kristine – Behavioral Disorders, 2008
To more effectively instruct the entire class, teachers of students with emotional behavioral disorders (EBD) often choose to send students who display inappropriate behavior out of the room. A multiple baseline across settings was used to evaluate the effects of increasing teacher positive verbal reinforcement on the amount of time 2 students…
Descriptors: Suspension, Behavior Disorders, Positive Reinforcement, Verbal Communication
Peer reviewedAlderman, Gary L.; Nix, Marjorie – Behavioral Disorders, 1997
A survey of 144 educators examined their preference for positive versus negative interventions based on the amount of information provided about students with behavior problems. Although there was an overall preference for positive interventions, having an explanation of misbehavior did lead to the choice of more positive interventions. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Background, Behavior Disorders, Children
Smith, Carl R.; Katsiyannis, Antonis – Behavioral Disorders, 2004
The amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1997 (IDEA '97) established a number of expectations regarding how the behavioral needs of students with disabilities would be met and how they should be disciplined. These expectations included alternative behavioral assessment strategies (e.g., functional behavioral assessments,…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Educational Legislation, Program Development, Functional Behavioral Assessment
Lo, Ya-yu; Cartledge, Gwendolyn – Behavioral Disorders, 2006
Overrepresentation of African American boys in disciplinary and special education referrals has been a national concern. This study used functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) and behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) as a means to prevent disproportionality of African American boys. Based on FBA results, interventions were developed for four…
Descriptors: Reinforcement, Males, Disproportionate Representation, Behavior Modification
Peer reviewedRosen, Lee A.; And Others – Behavioral Disorders, 1990
Effects of 2 home-based treatments to reduce school problems among 10 disruptive intermediate school students were probed. Although the treatment using only positive reinforcement yielded no significant change, a mixed reinforcement treatment brought both a decrease in rates of referrals to the office and decrease in depression rates. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Comparative Analysis, Depression (Psychology)
