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Development of an Articulation Program for the Elementary School Emotionally Handicapped Program. Final Report.

McKinney, Rhonda C. – 1989

A 10-week program was developed to provide structure, consistency, and organization in the classrooms of 30 elementary-age emotionally handicapped (EH) students. The program sought to assist the students with staying on task, becoming structured, and reducing inappropriate behavior. The program contained two basic components (a behavioral…

Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques

A Group-Oriented Contingency Management Program: A Review of Research on the Good Behavior Game and Implications for Teachers.

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Tankersley, Melody – Preventing School Failure, 1995

Research on a team game designed to reinforce positive target behaviors is reviewed. Classroom organization, reinforcement criteria, when and how long to play the game, and reinforcement for winning teams are discussed, as are two variants on the original game. The game is found to be highly effective in reducing talking and out-of-seat behavior.…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques