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Iserbyt, Peter; Cheng, Shu; Vanluyten, Kian – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2022
The purpose of this article is to lay out how physical education teachers can implement a token economy in their lessons. Following an introductory vignette, five steps to guide teachers on how to implement a token economy are described, namely (1) selection and definition of target behaviors, (2) selection of tokens, (3) selection of backup…
Descriptors: Token Economy, Positive Reinforcement, Physical Education Teachers, Student Behavior
Helton, Maria R.; Alber-Morgan, Sheila R. – Young Exceptional Children, 2020
Early elementary inclusive classrooms present teachers with demanding responsibilities. The wide range of student backgrounds, ability levels, and previous school experiences require a well-managed classroom that maximizes instructional time. Teachers reported spending more time addressing disruptive behaviors than they thought they should. One…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Inclusion, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers
Garcia, Eliana; Hoang, Dana – Online Submission, 2015
The use of positive reinforcement sometimes gets lost in translation because educators forget the importance of acknowledging good behaviors. We instinctively tend to punish and give consequences because we often forget the importance of preventing undesired behaviors from occurring in the first place. More efforts should be spent on maintaining…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Positive Reinforcement, Positive Behavior Supports, Token Economy
Robacker, Cassie M.; Rivera, Christopher J.; Warren, Sandra H. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2016
Students with behavioral and emotional disabilities spend less time on academic instruction due to their behavioral disruptions, contributing to the academic difficulties these students face. Classroom management strategies, in the form of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS), incorporate principles of applied behavior analysis to…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Positive Reinforcement, Positive Behavior Supports, Token Economy
DuPaul, George J.; Weyandt, Lisa L.; Janusis, Grace M. – Theory Into Practice, 2011
School-related difficulties are commonly associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This article describes effective school-based intervention strategies including behavioral interventions, modifications to academic instruction, and home-school communication programs. One overlooked aspect of treatment of children with ADHD…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, School Psychologists, Academic Achievement, Ancillary School Services
Chen, Chiu-Wen; Ma, Hsen-Hsing – Behavior Analyst Today, 2007
The present study uses the PEM approach to synthesize the effectiveness of treatment on disruptive behaviors and simultaneously tests whether the higher validity of the PEM approach than that of the PND approach is repeatable. A hand search of the "Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis" was conducted, and reference lists from reviewed articles were…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Program Effectiveness, Effect Size, Token Economy
Tiano, Jennifer D.; Fortson, Beverly L.; McNeil, Cheryl B.; Humphreys, Lisa A. – Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 2005
The efficacy of three behavior management techniques used in a Head Start classroom was examined. The three techniques included: (a) techniques currently used by the teacher, (b) response cost, and (c) the Level System (token economy). The current study used an ABACA single subject withdrawal design with follow-up where all conditions were…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Student Behavior, Preschool Children, Disadvantaged Youth

Adair, James G.; Schneider, Jack L. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1993
A point system was developed to reinforce appropriate study habits and behaviors of secondary students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. The system functioned as a bank, with students depositing their points and earning weekly interest on points saved. Students could also use points to conduct financial transactions at the…
Descriptors: Banking, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems

Naughton, Colleen C.; McLaughlin, T. F. – B.C. Journal of Special Education, 1995
This paper discusses how to set up and implement a token economy system for students with behavior disorders in a classroom setting. The available literature is reviewed, and it is concluded that token economies have been proven effective in improving behavior among students with social and academic deficits. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Contingency Management
Martinez Unified School District, CA. – 1983
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT: Program Description: The Assertive Discipline Program at John Swett Elementary clearly establishes student behavior expectation and consequences. In addition to these two outcomes, the program offers varying degrees of positive acknowledgment for students meeting or exceeding the expectations.…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Demonstration Programs, Discipline, Discipline Policy
Christensen, Lynnette; Young, K. Richard; Marchant, Michelle – Education & Treatment of Children, 2004
This study explored the results of aligning functional behavioral assessment (FBA) information with positive behavior support plans (PBS plans) designed with consideration for teacher acceptability. The independent variable had the three major components of a package, including assessment and planning (FBA), training (teachers, students, and…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Grade 2, Student Behavior, Change Agents
Poston, Renee – 1991
A 10-week program to increase assignment completion was implemented with 10 sixth graders who rarely completed assignments. This behavior modification program entailed the use of an assignment completion contract for the students. The criteria for meeting this contract increased each week. When students met the weekly criteria, they were given a…
Descriptors: Assignments, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Contingency Management