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From Technical Jargon to Plain English for Application.

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Lindsley, Ogden R. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1991

This article summarizes procedures used in translating technical jargon in the field of behavior therapy to plain English. It lists phrases translated from applied behavior analysis to public education, presents acronyms useful in remembering sequences of steps, and describes two tests to help in decision making in behavior analysis applications.…

Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research, Communication Problems, Elementary Secondary Education

Teacher-to-Teacher. Help Stamp out Gobbledygook, Window Dressing, and Trivia in the Classroom!

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Abraham, Doc; Abraham, Katy – American Biology Teacher, 1993

Presents reasons why jargon should not be used in biology instruction. Argues that more hands-on science activities and relating learning to everyday living needs to occur in the science classroom. (PR)

Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education