In this research work, an action procedure was developed that interferes with improving the cognitive and behavioral state in the classroom through all subjects in the face of disruptive behaviors. Although our research is based on the different intervention models developed in various behavioral and constructivist learning theories and their…

Purpose: This systematic survey evaluates the completeness of reporting in pilot and feasibility randomized controlled trials investigating behavioral interventions based on the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) extension for pilot trials. Methods: The authors searched Medline/Pubmed and randomly selected 100 articles from 2012…

In this study we evaluated a social skills group which employed a progressive applied behavior analysis model for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. A randomized control trial was utilized; eight participants were randomly assigned to a treatment group and seven participants were randomly assigned to a waitlist control group. The…

The aim of the study was to assess the effect of stress-response psycho-training on the stress levels of mothers with autistic children. The research was experimental in design encompassing a pretest-posttest model with control and placebo groups. Participation in the study was voluntary with a total of 28 mothers of autistic children included…

Methods for meta-analyzing single-case designs (SCDs) are needed in order to inform evidence based practice in special education and to draw broader and more defensible generalizations in areas where SCDs comprise a large part of the research base. The most widely used outcomes in single-case research are measures of behavior collected using…

The present study utilized a randomized control trial to test the efficacy of a teacher coaching and formative assessment model combined with visual performance feedback to enhance teachers' classroom practices. The sample included 89 general education teachers, stratified by grade level, and randomly assigned to one of two conditions: (1)…

The study developed a typology of cyber- and traditional victimization. The sample consisted of 497 adolescents (ages 12-18) who took the 2013 School Crime Supplement of the National Crime Victimization Survey. Latent profile analysis (LPA) with a 3-step estimation procedure was employed, using school behavior management as a covariate and weapon…

We examined the grading beliefs of 93 novice and preservice teachers, particularly their views on using grades as reward and punishment or behavior management. Through answering online Likert-type ratings of 16 vignettes, 285 individuals participated in the quantitative part of this study. Of these participants, 93 participated in the qualitative…

Maureen Murphy-Ryan offers a clinical look at attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Her thorough definition of ADHD and the diagnoses that may occur simultaneously offer teachers an awareness of what this could look like in a classroom. However, it is only with professional medical input that a true diagnosis can be made and appropriate…

Timely assessment and feedback on classroom behavior of primary school students are important for the improvement of traditional classroom. Yet, the method mostly rely on informal oral evaluations randomly conducted in the classroom teaching process, often without clearly pre-claimed and consistent behavior expectations. This is most probably due…

Objectives: The aims of this study were to examine the effects of group cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) on improving anxiety symptoms and enhancing personal growth among adolescents at risk of developing anxiety disorders in school settings in Hong Kong. Method: A total of 26 participants received an eight-session CBT group and 20 received…

Purpose: The objective of this article is to describe the implementation of the Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR), a manualized, evidence-based cognitive behavioral group treatment for childhood trauma at Cedar Centre, a community-based trauma treatment center, and describe the preliminary evaluation of the…

Addressing disproportionate and excessive suspension is a crucial endeavor of inclusive leaders. PBIS is a significant tool in shifting from punitive measures to more presumably therapeutic ones. This multicase study unpacks the discourses of order and medicalization that leaders used in data collection and analysis while attempting include…

The purpose of this study is: (1) to investigate the underlying latent structure and cut-off scores of a teacher-rated screening form (PSC-17) for use in early elementary schools. Participants were 522 children from Grades One and Two. Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling was suggested to identify the optimal factor solution. Results indicated…

Problem Statement: Future Anxiety (FA) and Trait Anxiety (TA) have negative effects on individuals' productivity, which can lead them to feelings of insecurity and eventually depression. Knowing more about future anxiety helps people feel more secure and produce more effectively for themselves, and eventually for society. This research examined…