Describes a model for behavioral change which synthesizes behavioral awareness with empirically identified target behaviors. Stages of the model are presented and cautions for implementation are given. Suggests the model can help students gain an understanding of the consequences of behavioral problems. (BL)

Evaluated effects of two types of teacher-delivered encouragement on off-task behavior and academic performance for five first graders. Results indicated there was a consistent decline in off-task behavior for all participants, suggesting the treatment was effective. Found neither form of encouragement was consistently successful in improving…

This study evaluates the effectiveness of including sixth graders as an integral part of a behavior modification program designed to reduce the frequency of disruptive classroom behavior exhibited by third graders. It was hypothesized that this cross-age program would have positive impact on the younger subjects as well as on the sixth grade…

This case is presented as an instructive example of how the use of behavior modification techniques can be implemented in an elementary school setting. (Author)

Describes assumptions underlying brief strategic intervention and distinguishing it from other intervention approaches. Presents case study of third grade student with problem of vomiting to illustrate school counseling technique of brief strategic intervention. Includes depiction of some basic steps school counselors can follow and some…

Investigated the effect of a six-week parent training program and a parallel children's group on parent participation (N=11) and child behavior (N=9). Pretest posttest results indicated the children's behavior improved significantly, parents' attendance increased, and parents indicated they perceived their identified child in a more favorable…

Describes how adults and teachers can change the negative behavior of children with positive affirmations. Steps include displaying a positive view of children, deciding who will be responsible for affirmations, individualizing affirmations for each child, and identifying appropriate delivery systems. Includes examples of affirmations and case…

Surveyed 173 parents, 293 teachers, and 430 students to examine behavior change among referred students following counselor intervention. Results suggested elementary school counselors had a positive impact on self-acceptance, school attitudes, following rules, and family relations. (JAC)

Provides counselors with systematic guidelines for explaining to an individual student or group of students the targeted behavior in a behavior change project. The six stages of the model are explanation, identification, demonstration, differentiation, role playing, and assessment. A case study illustrates the process. (JAC)

Reports the methods and results of two studies on the successful application of reality therapy (RT) to classroom discipline problems. Results indicate RT is an effective humanizing approach for solving problems. (Author)

This is a case analysis of a lower middle class black student, Willie. The counselor's interactions with the boy's mother and counseling interviews with Willie and his enemy, a Mexican-American boy, are described. The implementation of a plan for re-inforcing Willie's good class behavior is also described. This encouraged his teacher to experiment…

The data collected in this study provide some evidence that parent and teacher intervention, both at home and at school, can result in a greater reduction in the frequency of an inappropriate behavior than can parent or teacher intervention alone. (Author)

The counselor, using the activity interaction model, has become an arranger of the conditions required for learning. The establishment of such an environment assists children to fuller functioning in school and the reality of their lives outside the school. (Author)

This article presents a case study which illustrates how one counselor used the school, the home, and the referral agency in order to develop a plan of action for helping a student. (Author)

Describes a counseling program using a group counseling procedure for decreasing fighting and injurious physical contact among elementary school boys. No evaluation was done. (Author)