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McCluskey, Gillean – International Journal on School Disaffection, 2010
This paper explores some key findings from the recent two-year evaluation of a national pilot to introduce Restorative Practices (RP) in Scottish schools. A Restorative approach emphasises the human wish to feel safe, to belong, to be respected and to understand and have positive relationships with others. It recognises the fundamental importance…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Adolescents, Change Strategies, Educational Strategies
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Staats, Arthur W. – Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 1995
Craighead, Craighead, Kazdin, and Mahoney's (1994) text is considered as representative of strengths and weaknesses in behavior therapy. Although the field has great resources and impressive accomplishments, it has the weaknesses of disunified science. Exemplifies strengths and weaknesses together with possible means of remedying the latter. (JPS)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Theories, Behaviorism, Cognitive Restructuring
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Schwieso, J. J. – Educational Studies, 1989
Argues that behavioral approaches in education are best placed within a rational or justificatory framework, rather than within a strictly scientific account of human activity. Draws the distinction between the two frameworks, and outlines major criticisms leveled at behaviorism in education. Discusses aspects of behaviorism in education from the…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Modification, Behavior Theories, Behaviorism
Rockler, Michael J. – 1987
Education in the United States for most of the last 50 years has built its knowledge base on a single dominating foundation--behavioral psychology. This paper analyzes the history of behaviorism. Syntheses are presented of the theories of Ivan P. Pavlov, J. B. Watson, and B. F. Skinner, all of whom contributed to the body of works on behaviorism.…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavioral Objectives, Behaviorism, Brain Hemisphere Functions
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Saltzberg, Judith A.; Dattilio, Frank M. – Guidance & Counselling, 1996
A variety of cognitive and behavioral techniques used most commonly by practicing cognitive therapists is described, including clinical examples and recommendations for their implementation. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Behaviorism, Clinical Psychology
Kirk, James J.; Woody, Connie; Burns, Naomi; Howard, Sherrie; Rice, Misty – 2001
This publication describes counseling approaches supervisors and human resource professionals can use to help marginal employees become better adjusted and more productive in the workplace. Three case studies are also provided for training purposes. The counseling tools are as follows: (1) Adlerian counseling, involving the belief that humans'…
Descriptors: Adult Counseling, Adult Education, Behavior Modification, Behaviorism