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Talking Science in Multilingual Contexts in South Africa: Possibilities and Challenges for Engagement in Learners Home Languages in High School Classrooms
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Msimanga, Audrey; Lelliott, Anthony – International Journal of Science Education, 2014
This paper discusses the nature of learner engagement with science content during small group discussions in which learners use their home languages. We observed that learners reverted to their home languages in small group discussions, yet very little is known about the dynamics of learner engagement when they use their home languages in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Education, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Native Language
Using an iPod Touch to Teach Social and Self-Management Skills to an Elementary Student with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
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Blood, Erika; Johnson, Jesse W.; Ridenour, Lindsey; Simmons, Karen; Crouch, Starline – Education and Treatment of Children, 2011
A ten year-old boy exhibiting frequent off-task and disruptive behavior during small group math instruction was taught to use an iPod Touch for video modeling and self-monitoring purposes. A single-subject changing conditions (A-B-BC) design was used to investigate the differential effects of video modeling versus a combination of video modeling…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Intervention, Intervals, Modeling (Psychology)
Modifying Inappropriate Behavior of Emotionally Disturbed Students Ages 6 to 10 by Using Self-Monitoring and Group Monitoring Techniques.
Stetson, Carol – 1988
This practicum was designed to reduce the frequency of disruption occurring in a class of emotionally disturbed students, aged 6-10. Objectives were to have the students remain on task and attentive to teacher instruction during 80 percent of a morning classroom session and to reduce the need for crisis intervention outside the classroom. Three…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Contingency Management
The Effects of a Group Contingency Strategy on Behaviorally Disordered Students in Physical Education.
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Vogler, E. William; French, Ron W. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1983
A study investigated: (1) the effectiveness of a group contingency behavior modification strategy on behaviorally disordered students in a physical education class; (2) each student's response in relation to the group; and (3) the effects of age differences on results. The strategy increased time on task for both individuals and groups. (Author/PP)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Contingency Management