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Lipscomb, Anne H.; Anderson, Megan; Gadke, Daniel L. – Psychology in the Schools, 2018
ClassDojo and Tootling are two intervention techniques rooted in behavioral theory used in classwide behavior management purposes. ClassDojo is a technology-based behavior tracking system, allowing users to provide or remove points to students based on their classroom behaviors. Tootling provides students with the opportunity to deliver positive…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Comparative Analysis, Intervention, Special Education
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Floress, Margaret T.; Berlinghof, Jessica R.; Rader, Rebecca A.; Riedesel, Emma K. – Psychology in the Schools, 2017
Teacher praise is an effective strategy that decreases preschool students' disruptive behavior. It is well established that school-aged students with behavior problems receive fewer teacher praises than their peers; however, it is unclear whether these findings are consistent among preschool students. The purpose of this study was to collect…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Positive Reinforcement, Special Education, At Risk Students
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LeClair, Courtney; Doll, Beth; Osborn, Allison; Jones, Kristin – Psychology in the Schools, 2009
This study examines the degree to which English language learners' (ELL) descriptions of classroom supports for learning are similar to or different from the descriptions of non-ELL students. Specifically, the study compared the classroom perceptions of ELL students and general education students using the "ClassMaps Survey" (CMS), which…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Second Language Learning, Classroom Environment, English (Second Language)
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Devine, Vernon T.; Tomlinson, Jerry R. – Psychology in the Schools, 1976
Procedures for modifying the behavior of an entire class are described. The procedures involve a five day "workclock" phase in which free time is contingent on attending behavior of the entire class. The second phase makes free time contingent on individual assignment completion. The results suggest the procedures are effective. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Comparative Analysis
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Elias, Susan F.; Elias, Jeffrey W. – Psychology in the Schools, 1976
In an attempt to determine if an open classroom environment encourages greater curiosity and/or openmindedness than does a traditional classroom environment, 41 open classroom children and 42 traditional classroom children completed an openmindedness scale and 5 subtests of a curiosity scale. No significant sex differences were found. Other…
Descriptors: Children, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Comparative Analysis
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Linares, L. Oriana; Rosbruch, Nicole; Stern, Marcia B.; Edwards, Martha E.; Walker, Gillian; Abikoff, Howard B.; Alvir, Jose Ma. J. – Psychology in the Schools, 2005
This preliminary study examined intervention effects of a universal prevention program offered by classroom teachers to public elementary school students. The Unique Minds School Program (M.B. Stern, 1999) is a teacher-led program designed to promote cognitive-social-emotional (CSE) skills, including student self-efficacy, problem solving,…
Descriptors: Grade 5, Grade 4, School Activities, Prevention