This report translates the basic principles of behavior modification and presents methods which can provide viable teaching alternatives. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles of behavior modification, solution to preschool and elementary problems, and common problems in behavior modification. The case studies presented are intended to be…

Suggests that helping remedial readers identify and improve on effective reading behaviors is just as important as identifying their deficient skill areas. (JM)

A survey of how worksheets are used by groups of children in the British Museum (Natural History) is described. Arising from the survey, some guidelines are offered for those compiling worksheets for use with out-of-school activities. (Author)

Several aspects of Mosston's Spectrum of Styles are listed and discussed. Many of the concepts have not been proven as appropriate instructional approaches. The idea of reconceptualizing several styles of the Spectrum into microstrategies is suggested. (Author/DF)

Teachers at two elementary schools conducted behavior modification projects in their classrooms to verify the existence of reciprocity between the amount of reinforcement given and the amount received. Their findings, following approximately four weeks, suggest that such a relationship exists. (Author)

By training teachers to vary systematically the way in which they performed recitation strategy, it was hoped to determine (1) whether teachers can be trained to control precisely the way they teach when using that strategy and (2) whether different versions have measurably different effects on student learning. (MM)

Discussion of student motivation and participation, emphasizing the teacher's role in managing students' behavior. (ST)

Everyday experiences in vocational classes offer innumerable openings to challenge students to become responsible human beings who take pride in their work. Teachers should make a studied effort to build on those opportunities. (Editor/SB)

Direct instruction refers to an instructional pattern that stresses teacher directiveness, academic focus, and structured, sequential learning activities. The present study investigated the effectiveness of direct instruction with learning disabled children. (Author/BW)

Urges community psychologists to act as behavioral ecological matchmakers--a role entailing identifying individuals or groups desiring behavioral change and linking the target participants with networks of settings analyzed previously as facilitating the specified changes. (Author/DB)

Suggests some ways that teachers can establish and maintain appropriate behavior in preschool children in day care centers. (MP)

Highlights classroom techniques that educators can use to promote intelligent, probing discussions on topics such as technology, human society, group behavior, social change, social conflicts, and global interdependence. Describes the graded discussion method. (SAH)