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Couch, Richard W. – 1986
Precision teaching (PT) is an approach to the science of human behavior that focuses on precise monitoring of carefully defined behaviors in an attempt to construct an environmental analysis of that behavior and its controlling variables. A variety of subjects have been used with PT, ranging in academic objectives from beginning reading to college…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Rating Scales, Classroom Observation Techniques, Experience Charts
Brent, George – 1976
A program adapting precision teaching in an urban elementary school is described. This program, initiated by the Teacher Corps, was used as an inservice project operating in the classroom. Four major procedural steps are described: (1) the teacher must describe an educational objective in exact terms; (2) pupil performance must be recorded daily…
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Elementary Education, Feedback, Inservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedDeno, Stanley L.; And Others – Special Services in the Schools, 1986
Several alternative curriculum-based measurement (CBM) assessment models for use with handicapped children are discussed: the resource/consulting teacher and Vermont consultant teacher models, directive teaching, precision teaching, and data based program modification. A case example showing the use of CBM to make instructional and placement…
Descriptors: Consultants, Decision Making, Diagnostic Teaching, Disabilities
Peer reviewedLindsley, Ogden R. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1992
This paper defines precision teaching; describes its monitoring methods by displaying a standard celeration chart and explaining charting conventions; points out precision teaching's roots in laboratory free-operant conditioning; discusses its learning tactics and performance principles; and describes its effectiveness in producing learning gains.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Effectiveness, Measures (Individuals)
Peer reviewedWilliams, Gregory J.; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1990
The Precise Identification and Remediation for Learning project identifies kindergarten pupils at risk for serious learning problems. The project involves identifying target skills, developing assessment materials, conducting initial assessments, identifying children with performance deficits, providing small-group remedial instruction,…
Descriptors: Early Identification, Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods, Handicap Identification
Spence, Ian; Hively, Wells – Educational Technology, 1993
Discussion of practicing academic skills focuses on a program at the Ben Bronz Academy (Connecticut) for learning-disabled students that uses Precision Teaching and fluency practice via computers. Highlights include fluency and academic performance; knowledge of progress, including charts of student progress; and suggestions for further research.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Rating Scales, Charts, Computer Assisted Instruction
