This report translates the basic principles of behavior modification and presents methods which can provide viable teaching alternatives. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles of behavior modification, solution to preschool and elementary problems, and common problems in behavior modification. The case studies presented are intended to be…

Three kindergartens and one prekindergarten, totaling 213 children, participated in a Behavior Modification program during the 1971-72 school year. A research assistant in each location worked directly with the teacher in measuring and evaluating teaching methods and in developing alternative procedures as needed to teach the same skills or…