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Majeika, Caitlyn E.; Wilkinson, Sarah; Kumm, Skip – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2020
Behavior contracts, also known as contingency contracts, have been used as a behavioral strategy for decades (Allen et al., 1993; Bowman-Perrott et al., 2015). Originating from the field of applied behavioral analysis, behavior contracts define behavioral expectations and specify contingent rewards for displaying target behaviors (Cooper et al.,…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Contracts, Expectation, Rewards
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Boniecki, Kurt A.; Moore, Stacy – Teaching of Psychology, 2003
We propose a procedure for increasing student participation, particularly in large classes. The procedure establishes a token economy in which students earn tokens for participation and then exchange those tokens for extra credit. We evaluated the effectiveness of the procedure by recording the degree of participation in an introductory psychology…
Descriptors: Student Participation, Token Economy, Student Behavior, Behavior Modification
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Bushrod, Gillian; And Others – B.C. Journal of Special Education, 1995
Two kindergarten boys with behavior problems were given "happy faces" at the beginning of each period, which were removed contingent on inappropriate behavior. Retention of a number of "happy faces" earned a large "happy face," redeemable for privileges at home. Low rates of inappropriate behavior were observed while the system was in effect.…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Contingency Management
Jenkin, Jean – Behaviour Problems Bulletin, 1988
Outlined are behavior management strategies for emotionally disturbed students who are partially mainstreamed. Appropriate behavior outside the classroom earns the child stamps. Inappropriate behavior inside the classroom results in warnings, penalty points, and time-out. On-task behavior is also rewarded with stamps, which may be accumulated for…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, 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