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Keith Smolkowski; Brion Marquez; Jessie Marquez; Claudia Vincent; Jordan Pennefather; Hill Walker; Lisa A. Strycker – Psychology in the Schools, 2023
Student behavior problems in general-education classrooms present a major barrier to effective teaching. Behavior challenges, such as disruptions, noncompliance, and peer conflicts, reduce instructional time, whereas prosocial behaviors, such as paying attention, being ready to work, asking for help, participating in class, and completing…
Descriptors: Self Management, Elementary School Students, Program Effectiveness, Student Behavior
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Ji Hoon Ryoo; Saahoon Hong; William M. Bart; Jaehyun Shin; Catherine P. Bradshaw – Psychology in the Schools, 2018
Many states have scaled up School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SW-PBIS) with the goal of improving student behavior and academic outcomes. Although the effects of SW-PBIS on behavioral and discipline outcomes have been promising, the findings for academic achievement have been inconclusive and are often limited to…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Middle School Students, Positive Behavior Supports, Student Behavior
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Yong, Minglee; Cheney, Douglas A. – Psychology in the Schools, 2013
The purpose of this study is to identify the essential features of Tier 2 interventions conducted within multitier systems of behavior support in schools. A systematic literature search identified 12 empirical studies that were coded and scored according to a list of Tier 2 specific RE-AIM criteria, related to the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption,…
Descriptors: Intervention, Behavior Modification, Literature Reviews, Program Effectiveness
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Shapiro, Jeremy P.; Burgoon, Joella D.; Welker, Carolyn J.; Clough, Joseph B. – Psychology in the Schools, 2002
Evaluates the violence prevention effects of The Peacemakers Program , a school-based intervention. The program includes a primary prevention component delivered by teachers and a remedial component implemented by school psychologists and counselors. Results reveal significant, positive program effects on six of the seven variables assessed,…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Prevention, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
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Rosen, Catherine E. – Psychology in the Schools, 1977
Students in an experimental and a control high school were compared in the fall and spring on their locus of control scores. An Open Campus policy was instituted in the experimental school. The experimentals increased significantly more than controls in internal control. (Author)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Environmental Influences, High School Students, Locus of Control
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Dickinson, Donald J.; Adcox, Sandy – Psychology in the Schools, 1984
Evaluated the effects of a school psychological and social work program on children referred for behavioral and learning problems. General findings showed that consultation activities can be conducted with small investment of time and with a high degree of student accomplishment of objectives. (JAC)
Descriptors: Consultation Programs, Counseling Effectiveness, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
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Lewis, Timothy J.; Powers, Lisa J.; Kelk, Michele J.; Newcomer, Lori L. – Psychology in the Schools, 2002
Investigated the efficacy of positive behavior support (PBS) prevention/early intervention strategies on the rate of problem behavior displayed by elementary schools students during recess. Specifically, this study examined the effects of directly teaching playground-related behaviors and the use of a group contingency to reinforce mastery in an…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Early Intervention