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Hilton, Alan – Academic Therapy, 1985
A structured reinforcement system, in which learning disabled students earn tokens for on-task activities, is an effective way of managing classroom behavior. An 11-step process of initiating such a program is described. (CL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Learning Disabilities, Reinforcement, Time on Task
Schilling, Don; Cuvo, Anthony J. – Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, 1983
A contingency-based lottery system was implemented to improve the classroom behavior of 18 learning disabled and educable mentally handicapped students, aged 13 to 16 years. Results indicated substantial increases in times students remained in assigned areas, and numbers of students prepared for class; and marked reduction in nonauthorized…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Contingency Management
Peer reviewedSalend, Spencer J.; Gordon, Barbara D. – Behavioral Disorders, 1987
An interdependent group-oriented timeout ribbon procedure was effective in decreasing the inappropriate verbalizations of two groups of resource room students (grades 1-3). A timeout ribbon was removed for one minute following inappropriate verbalizations, during which time the group lost the opportunity to earn tokens for activity or tangible…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Contingency Management, Emotional Disturbances
Peer reviewedSmith, Deborah, J.; And Others – Behavioral Disorders, 1988
Four junior high aged students (three behaviorally disordered and one learning disabled) received self-management training, without the external control of a token program. The self-evaluation procedures reduced students' off-task and disruptive behaviors in the resource room, but there was little or no spontaneous generalization to the students'…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques
Harris, Karen R.; And Others – 1988
Two behavioral interventions (social reinforcement and token economy) and two cognitive-behavioral interventions (self-monitoring of work completed and academic self-instructional training) were rated by 203 special education teachers for acceptability at both mild and severe levels of academic and behavioral problems. Hypothetical case studies…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Download full textGreen, Pamela; Gilbert, Janice T. – 1994
This report describes a program for improving the behavior of seventh and eighth grade students with learning disabilities in a self-contained classroom setting. Analysis of probable causes revealed that students demonstrated a lack of problem-solving skills, showed a low frustration tolerance, and exhibited poor self-concepts. Two major…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Field Trips
