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Stephenson, Rebecca; Huchting, Karen – International Studies in Catholic Education, 2020
Since the 2016 presidential election, changes to American policies and divisive rhetoric from politicians have resulted in a challenging political climate. For Catholic schools, which in many areas of the U.S. serve a large number of marginalised students, the changes in political climate have been felt acutely and addressed publicly. Little is…
Descriptors: Presidents, Elections, Political Attitudes, Catholic Schools
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Reeves, Linda M.; Ferro, Jolenea B.; Umbreit, John; Liaupsin, Carl J. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2017
Three students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who displayed off-task behavior participated in a two-phase study. In Phase 1, a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) was conducted for each student. In addition, an assessment of each student's ability to perform the replacement behavior identified that none of the participants was able to do…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Modification
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Abry, Tashia; Bryce, Crystal I.; Swanson, Jodi; Bradley, Robert H.; Fabes, Richard A.; Corwyn, Robert F. – Developmental Psychology, 2017
Concerns regarding the social-behavioral maladjustment of U.S. youth have spurred efforts among educators and policymakers to identify and remedy educational contexts that exacerbate children's anxiety, depression, aggression, and misconduct. However, investigations of the influence of collective classroom student characteristics on individuals'…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Student Behavior, Antisocial Behavior, Self Destructive Behavior
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Barghaus, Katherine; Fantuzzo, John; LeBoeuf, Whitney; Henderson, Cassandra; Li, Feifei; McDermott, Paul – Early Education and Development, 2017
Research Findings: The aim of this study was to provide an initial investigation into the psychometric properties of the Problems in Classroom Engagement Scale (PCES). The PCES was designed and tested for district-wide use as part of the report card system for a large urban school district. The PCES was administered to all 1st-, 2nd-, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Learner Engagement, Program Validation, Psychometrics
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Lee, Jon; Frey, Andy J.; Ratcliffe, Pam; Rutledge, Ally; Seeley, John R.; Small, Jason W.; Feil, Ed; Walker, Hill; Golly, Annemeike – Grantee Submission, 2014
This chapter is concerned with adapting Motivational Interviewing to an early intervention addressing challenging behavior in classrooms. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a powerful vehicle for increasing motivation and changing behavior in adults, and has been shown to increase participant time in treatment, effort, and adherence to intervention…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Teacher Behavior, Motivation Techniques, Questioning Techniques
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Garbacz, S. Andrew; McIntyre, Laura Lee – School Psychology Quarterly, 2016
The present study examined the efficacy of Conjoint Behavioral Consultation (CBC) for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in early elementary school. In addition, the parent-teacher relationship, parent and teacher competence in problem solving, and CBC acceptability were examined. Participants included 3 children with ASD in early…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Elementary School Students, Social Behavior
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MacSuga, Ashley S.; Simonsen, Brandi – Beyond Behavior, 2011
Many classroom teachers are faced with challenging student behaviors that impact their ability to facilitate learning in productive, safe environments. At the same time, high-stakes testing, increased emphasis on evidence-based instruction, data-based decision making, and response-to-intervention models have put heavy demands on teacher time and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Student Behavior, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques
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Epstein, Michael; Atkins, Marc; Cullinan, Douglas; Kutash, Krista; Weaver, Robin – What Works Clearinghouse, 2008
This guide is intended to help elementary school educators as well as school and district administrators develop and implement effective prevention and intervention strategies that promote positive student behavior. The guide includes five recommendations and indicates the quality of the evidence that supports them: (1) Identify the specifics of…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Student Behavior, Intervention, Classroom Environment
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Stewart, Susan C.; And Others – Preventing School Failure, 1997
Guidelines for assessing the classroom environment for optimal student performance cover physical environment, time/instructional management, behavior management, and teacher effectiveness. Vignettes illustrate classroom problems and suggest management solutions. A checklist identifies instructional methods and conditions that positively affect…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Check Lists, Classroom Environment, Educational Assessment
Malm, Karen – 1992
This publication presents a system of proactive classroom management for use in elementary school, grades K-6. Characteristics of the proactive concept are described as: (1) planning for prevention rather than reaction to behavior problems; (2) considering the classroom as a total process of facilitating achievement as well as appropriate…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Problems, Behavior Standards, Behavior Theories
Emmer, Edmund T.; And Others – 1994
This guide to classroom management, which incorporates the essential features of classroom organization, management, and discipline, provides information to help secondary school teachers establish effective classroom management systems. The text emphasizes prevention through planning and addresses decisions teachers must make in the typical…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Case Studies, Check Lists, Class Organization
Evertson, Carolyn M.; And Others – 1994
This guide to classroom management, which incorporates the essential features of classroom organization, management, and discipline, provides information to help elementary school teachers establish effective classroom management systems. The text emphasizes prevention through planning and addresses decisions teachers must make in the typical…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Case Studies, Check Lists, Class Organization
Schumer, Florence; Deutsch, Cynthia P. – 1969
This study concerns a demonstration enrichment program for intervening into the ways of thinking, learning, and behaving displayed by urban ghetto children in Harlem public schools. The study focuses on the implications of ongoing research by the Institute for Developmental Studies (IDS) for the further understanding of the independent behavior of…
Descriptors: Black Students, Check Lists, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques