Identified are misconceptions of behavior modification procedures according to which behavior modification is connected mistakenly with noncontingent reinforcement, partial change of a teacher's behavior, decelerations of inappropriate behaviors only, dependency producing technology, teacher dominated activity, a single type of classroom…

Using an interview format, an expert in behavior research discusses behavior problems in the classroom and methods by which the teacher can change the undesired behavior patterns. (CB)

Jogging was used to modify disruptive behavior as part of the classroom routine for 12 learning disabled elementary-grade boys. The number of incidents of each of five negative behaviors were reduced by half following the 10-minute jogging routine. (SBH)

The withholding of social reinforcement for nonspeaking succeeded in reinstating speech in a 9-year-old secetively mute girl attending a remedial class. (DB)

In a Peer to Peer Behavior Modification Project, special class students returning to regular classes are taught to ignore and praise negative and positive behaviors, respectively, of their peers to gain greater peer acceptance. (KW)

Three techniques--the daily report card, contract card, and grade point credit--are described for modifying the tardiness of learning disabled secondary students. (CL)

Strategies typically used for teaching academic skills can also be used to teach disabled children to become more socially competent. They include modeling, strategic placement, correspondence training, rehearsal and practice, positive reinforcement/shaping, prompting and coaching, positive practice, and multimethod training packages. (VW)

Peer reaction on the elementary education level was shown to be effective in reducing disruptive behaviors. (Author/CB)

Skill-streaming, based on the behavioral technique of structured learning, promotes social behaviors among behavior disordered students by systematically providing sequenced steps, role playing, feedback, practice in real-life situations, and reinforcement. Students evaluate their own performance on homework assignments. (CL)

Reported was a project in which emotionally disturbed, educable mentally retarded, and physically handicapped children were taught behavior modification skills to enable them to change their own behavior, and the behavior of teachers, fellow students, co-workers, and employers. (GW)