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Increasing Acceptability of Alternative Behavioral Interventions through Education.
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Tingstrom, Daniel H. – Psychology in the Schools, 1989
Investigated extent to which information within context of regular coursework affects acceptability ratings by prospective teachers of four behavioral interventions (differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors, home-based reinforcement, ignoring, time-out). Prelecture acceptability ratings showed no differences between experimental…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Discipline, Education Majors
Using Microcomputer Simulatiion to Teach Classroom Management Skills to Preservice Teachers.
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Murphy, Donna M.; And Others – Behavioral Disorders, 1987
Eighteen undergraduates participated in two consecutive microcomputer simulation sessions, receiving specific information about classroom management between sessions. Among results were a significant increase in mean number of appropriate management responses made to computer-generated student talkouts and a significant decrease in amount of time…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, College Students
A Philosophy of Teaching, Not Just Managing Behaviors.
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Meadows, Nancy B. – Teaching Education, 1994
Describes a course entitled Motivation and Classroom Management for preservice teachers at Texas Christian University that provides theoretical and philosophical foundations for examining research-based methods for developing positive social and academic learning environments to increase student motivation. During the course students develop their…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Discipline
A Meta-Analysis of Human Relations Teacher Training Programs.
Robinson, Andrea W.; Hyman, Irwin A. – 1984
A report is given of a statistical analysis of the summary findings of 14 empirical studies on the effectiveness of human relations training programs for teachers. The study sought to determine the direction and size of the effect produced by training, and determine which programs were most effective. Program approaches included: (1) Social…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Conflict Resolution, Discipline
Content for a Student Discipline Course.
Purvis, Johnny; Leonard, Rex – 1984
A survey was conducted on the most probable content for a course in discipline for prospective teachers at the undergraduate and graduate level. A questionnaire, containing 34 items which might be included in a discipline course, was responded to by 713 school principals and 99 professors of secondary education. Three items upon which principals…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Course Content
Crime and Disruptive Behavior. A Module of Instruction for Colleges of Education in the State of Louisiana. Bulletin No. 1560.
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Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. – 1980
This module outlines the elements of a four-week course designed to instruct preservice education students in student discipline and in the prevention of disruptive behavior in school. The following topics are recommended for the course: (1) the need for a student discipline module and the causes of disruptive behavior; (2) school rules and…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Community Involvement