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McLaughlin, T. F.; And Others – Techniques, 1986
The effects of reducing the number of daily social studies homework questions to reward lower rates of inappropriate classroom behavior was investigated with 19 mildly handicapped junior high students and their two teachers. The intervention resulted in significant decreases in inappropriate behavior with no changes in homework accuracy or…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Homework, Incentives
Sandeman, M. G.; McLaughlin, T. F. – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1982
The effects of teacher praise, ignoring, time-out, and parental contingencies on the number of inappropriate behaviors of two mentally handicapped (IQ's 55 and 51) male students ages seven and nine were investigated in a one-year study. Both students reduced inappropriate noise and behavior, and the frequency of inappropriate behavior remained…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedRoberts, Michelle; White, Ray; McLaughlin, T. F. – B.C. Journal of Special Education, 1997
This article examines and evaluates the various ways school personnel can assist and work effectively with children with attention deficit disorders. Classroom management procedures and behavioral interventions are outlined, such as setting clear rules, using a token economy, contingency contracting, applying consequences, teaching self-management…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Peer reviewedNaughton, Colleen C.; McLaughlin, T. F. – B.C. Journal of Special Education, 1995
This paper discusses how to set up and implement a token economy system for students with behavior disorders in a classroom setting. The available literature is reviewed, and it is concluded that token economies have been proven effective in improving behavior among students with social and academic deficits. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Contingency Management
Davies, D. E.; McLaughlin, T. F. – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1989
Three male primary students were issued a daily report card rating their disruptive behavior. Parents were asked to praise positive reports and ignore negative reports. Results showed that the intervention was effective in reducing inappropriate behaviors while increasing assignment completion. Ratings by parents, teachers, peers, and subjects…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Feedback
Peer reviewedMahoney, Dan; McLaughlin, T. F. – Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 1988
Studies the effectiveness of a free-time contingency on reducing the frequency of interruptions of 28 students in a residential treatment center high class room. Implications of the findings are discussed in terms of implementation, use of peers for data collection and impact on the target behaviors. (FMW)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Change Strategies
Download full textReiber, Christopher; McLaughlin, T. F. – International Journal of Special Education, 2004
Behavior management techniques are essential components of any treatment method for students with ADHD. Further, they appear to be the only line of treatment to which school personnel have direct access. Research has suggested that nearly all educators employ some form of behavioral modification techniques in their classroom. This paper will…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Teaching Methods, Intervention, Academic Achievement
