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Peer reviewedAtwater, Jane B.; Morris, Edward K. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1988
The study presents a methodology for collecting detailed naturalistic data on preschool teachers' instructions and children's compliance as well as a descriptive analysis of variables related to instruction rate and compliance probability. The study also illustrates the effects of context on teacher and child behavior. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Classroom Observation Techniques, Compliance (Psychology)
Lundsteen, Sara W. – 1986
Ethnographic research (1) observes human behavior in its natural setting over a substantial period of time, (2) claims that classes of events are better understood through intensive examination of carefully selected particular cases, (3) incorporates as many of the complexities and variables into a setting as possible, and (4) is usually comprised…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Creative Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Download full textClark, Craig – 1999
Super bookstores have entered into many communities across the United States, and they have caused library professionals to defend and debate the similarities and differences between the bookstores and libraries. Most of the literature on the topic consists of editorial or opinion articles focusing on the differences in services provided by the…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Bookstores, Classification, Comparative Analysis
Lisosky, Joanne M. – 1992
This qualitative study examined the ways in which homeless children cope with their environment. Preliminary data were gathered by observing homeless children at a homeless shelter day care center in a medium-sized midwestern city. As many as 12 children, aged 2 to 6 years, were observed in the day care setting on three different weekday mornings.…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Childrens Art, Communication Skills, Coping
Churchman, David – 1987
The potential educational impact of the Melbourne Zoo (Australia) for recreational visitors was examined in this study using time as the major dependent variable. Specific goals included: (1) assessment of the potential cognitive and affective educational impact of zoos on recreational visitors; (2) determination of the temporal and spatial…
Descriptors: Animals, Attitude Measures, Behavior Patterns, Educational Facilities
Plucker, Jonathan A.; McIntire, Jay – 1994
This qualitative study determined the behaviors and strategies used by 12 high potential, middle school students when they did not feel challenged in school. Teacher reaction to these behaviors was also documented. Data analysis revealed that these students engaged in the following behaviors: (1) selective attention, (2) focused curricular…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Attention, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems
