Identified are misconceptions of behavior modification procedures according to which behavior modification is connected mistakenly with noncontingent reinforcement, partial change of a teacher's behavior, decelerations of inappropriate behaviors only, dependency producing technology, teacher dominated activity, a single type of classroom…

Suggested for improvement of academic and social behaviors of learning disabled elementary school children is the Home School Communication Program (used successfully with over 1,000 children in kansas city), which involves teacher assessment of student behaviors daily on 10 cards and parental dispensing of privileges to students for satisfactory…

Discussed briefly are techniques of behavior change used in behavioral programing for emotionally disturbed elementary school children with behavior problems. The author considers the child's ecology as a significant influence on the child's behavior, by which he means all the experiences and relationships that a child encounters in his…

Using an interview format, an expert in behavior research discusses behavior problems in the classroom and methods by which the teacher can change the undesired behavior patterns. (CB)

Discussed are general and direct strategies for developing behavioral and academic self control in children in inner city classrooms. Reviewed are traditional classroom management practices in terms of nonmanagement, overmanagement, and mismanagement. Effective general strategies recommended include modeling by the teacher and behavioral…

Presented is the final report of a 3-year Title III program which provided approximately 50 emotionally disturbed children (6- to 14-years-old) with special classes (10 pupils per class) utilizing behavior modification techniques and precision teaching. Explained are the project purpose of providing an instructional setting for children totally…

One of three documents in a series, the pamphlet presents an overview of the children's re-education center program in Tennessee. The program involves the application of behavior change principles to emotionally disturbed elementary school children with behavior problems while the children reside at the residential facility for an average duration…

The short manual designed for teachers of the handicapped focuses on management of individual behavior in the classroom and briefly explains principles of behavior change. Five basic steps in management are explained to be specification of problem behavior, counting the occurrence of the problem behavior, changing the problem behavior by…

The effect of self-recording techniques on the frequency of disruptive classroom behavior was examined with 30 secondary school girls (13 and 14 years old). (IM)

A three phase program reduced hyperactive behavior, increased attending/participating behavior, and improved academic performance of a total of 20 learning disabled children from 10 to 14 years of age. (DB)

Presented are 12 programed instruction exercises in writing letters of the alphabet, spelling words, addition, numeral-number association, subtraction, color words chart, answering basic questions about stories, sentences, paragraphs, and paragraph titles for elementary school children who demonstrate a learning disability and/or behavior problem.…