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Direct linkRichardson, Robert D.; Crewdson, Margaret A.; Skinner, Christopher H.; Wheat, Laura S.; Martinez, James A. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2022
Class-wide academic performance can be increased by overlaying existing instructional and classroom management procedures with supplemental interdependent group-oriented bonus rewards. The bonus reward strategies may be particularly effective for under-motivated, low-performing students. When applying supplemental interdependent group-oriented…
Descriptors: Rewards, Student Motivation, Classroom Techniques, Contingency Management
Pappas, Danielle N.; Skinner, Christopher H.; Skinner, Amy L. – Psychology in the Schools, 2010
An across-groups (classrooms), multiple-baseline design was used to investigate the effects of an interdependent group-oriented contingency on the Accelerated Reader (AR) performance of fourth-grade students. A total of 32 students in three classes participated. Before the study began, an independent group-oriented reward program was being applied…
Descriptors: Tests, Ability Grouping, Group Activities, Reading Programs
Sharp, Shannon R.; Skinner, Christopher H. – Journal of Applied School Psychology, 2004
An intact second-grade class of 13 African-American students had completed few chapter-book reading assignments. A consultant worked with their teacher to develop an intervention that consisted of paired readings and two interdependent group contingencies. Following the implementation of the program, all students began reading chapter-books and…
Descriptors: Tests, Reading Assignments, Intervention, Contingency Management
Peer reviewedSkinner, Christopher H.; And Others – Special Services in the Schools, 1996
Presents a scenario that illustrates some negative side effects of independent and interdependent group-oriented contingencies. Makes recommendations for altering group- oriented contingencies to reduce these negative side effects and to increase the probability that teachers will use these contingencies to increase students' academic performance…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Objectives
Skinner, Christopher H.; Pappas, Danielle N.; Davis, Kai A. – Psychology in the Schools, 2005
Although educators often provide opportunities for students to engage in active academic responding, in many situations, students either cannot or will not respond. In the current article, we analyze the reasons students fail to respond. Practical procedures educators can use to prevent "can't do" problems are provided. "Won't do" problems are…
Descriptors: Skill Development, Educational Opportunities, Student Behavior, Student Participation
