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Martin, Reed; Lauridsen, David – 1975
This book contains a widely used method for structuring learning in a positive environment. The material is presented in a workshop format. Each unit should be read and worked on for one week; the teachers should then meet to exchange ideas. Unit 1 discusses behavior, and informs the reader that if he/she wants to influence a change in behavior,…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Classroom Environment, Discipline
DeRisi, William J.; Butz, George – 1975
This book on writing behavioral contracts is structured to give the reader an opportunity to use contingency contracting in a situation that resembles the real world. Contracting is a technique used to structure behavior counseling by making each of the necessary elements of the process so clear and explicit that they may be written into an…
Descriptors: Behavior Chaining, Behavior Change, Behavioral Objectives, Case Studies
Presbie, Robert J.; Brown, Paul L. – 1976
This report reviews some of the most relevant findings from the extensive research which has been done on behavior modification. It summarizes the more important, practical, concrete, and classroom-tested procedures which research shows to be effective im improving students' academic and social behaviors. The first section of the report begins by…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Change Strategies
Dickinson, John – 1976
This book explores some of the basic principles of behavior which have been derived from the study of operant conditioning and considers the phenomenon of sport in society in the light of these principles. First, some of the terms used in Skinnerian behavioral analysis are defined and explained. The second section examines the reinforcements…
Descriptors: Athletics, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories
Piper, Terrence – 1974
The areas of learning theory and classroom applications of that theory are brought together in this booklet. Although it is impossible to provide the answer to every classroom behavior problem, relating the problems and objectives of a given classroom to learning theory should facilitate the development of effective and efficient programs.…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavioral Objectives, Classroom Environment, Discrimination Learning
Payne, James S.; And Others – 1975
Various types of token economies and contingency contract systems are emerging throughout private and public educational programs. The basic idea of this book is that a token economy based on currency creates a real-life situation for children in the classroom. The goal of this book is to help the teacher establish a currency-based token economy…
Descriptors: Banking, Behavior Change, Behavioral Objectives, Classroom Techniques
McGinnis, Ellen; And Others – 1984
Educators, particularly those in special education, are recognizing the importance of providing students with instruction in problem-reducing and problem-avoiding prosocial and affective skills. This book presents a prosocial skills approach designed for use with handicapped and non-handicapped elementary school students. The teaching of positive…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Change Strategies