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Incorporating Physical Activity Into the Schools Using a 3-Tiered Approach
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Fedewa, Alicia L.; Candelaria, Ashley; Erwin, Heather E.; Clark, Teresa P. – Journal of School Health, 2013
Background: Public health models have been used to address a number of school-based concerns, notably in the identification and treatment of students at-risk for academic or behavioral deficits. Significant benefits are associated with this model as, compared to a traditional approach, the focus is shifted from remediation to prevention, and from…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, School Activities, Health Programs, Public Health
Classroom Application of a Trial-Based Functional Analysis
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Bloom, Sarah E.; Iwata, Brian A.; Fritz, Jennifer N.; Roscoe, Eileen M.; Carreau, Abbey B. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2011
We evaluated a trial-based approach to conducting functional analyses in classroom settings. Ten students referred for problem behavior were exposed to a series of assessment trials, which were interspersed among classroom activities throughout the day. Results of these trial-based functional analyses were compared to those of more traditional…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Learning Activities, Self Destructive Behavior, Behavior Modification
An Ethnographic Study of Disciplinary and Pedagogic Practices in a Primary Class
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Iyer, Suvasini – Contemporary Education Dialogue, 2013
The article presents an ethnographic study conducted in a class in a government-run primary school in Delhi. It was found that a chief concern in the school was that of disciplining children. In the observed class, this took the shape of controlling children's bodies and motor movements. It is argued that through disciplining, teachers were…
Descriptors: Ethnography, Educational Practices, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Why, How To, and This & That from Howell School.
Dennis, Kate – 1980
This curriculum package is based upon the use of contracts which allow the student to make some choices and receive immediate, positive reinforcement. Mathematics and language arts are individualized using teacher-made and commercial materials. Activities described present social science, science, health, music, language arts, and safety to…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education
Practicing Positive Reinforcement: Ten Behavior Management Techniques.
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McDaniel, Thomas R. – Clearing House, 1987
Presents practical techniques teachers can use for classroom management: (1) teach specific directions, (2) look for good behavior, (3) praise effectively, (4) model good behavior, (5) use nonverbal reinforcement, (6) establish token economies, (7) "premack" (students determine reinforcers for appropriate behavior), (8) teach kids to…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Class Activities, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment
Motivation. What Research Says to the Teacher.
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Wlodkowski, Raymond J. – 1977
Internal and external factors that influence student motivation are considered from the perspectives of the student and of the teacher. It has been found that the student brings to the learning situation characteristics that have a direct bearing on individual motivation. High self esteem and level of aspiration are present in a motivated student,…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Behavior Modification, Class Activities, Feedback