As a description of a program designed to utilize practical methods of behavior modification in normal classroom situations, information with regard to the ten-week program's purposes and objectives, the contents of the suggested textbook, the activities and resources involved in the use of the course, and a means of evaluating the inservice…

The described teacher inservice education program is designed for preschool, elementary and secondary school teachers, teacher aides, and parents who are interested in a study of children's developmental patterns. The scope and sequencing of topics in the program are outlined, and the activities and resources involved are described. Ordering…

A description of an inservice teacher education learning module is provided. The module focuses on systematic principles of behavior modification, and emphasizes the procedures underlying effective social development and the use of positive motivational methods with children and young adults. Information is provided on the purposes and content of…

The learning module described here focuses on classroom management. It is for the use of both preservice and inservice teachers. The primary focus of the modules is on increasing understanding of students, with the object of increasing teacher effectiveness in class management. Basic teaching skills and behaviors are covered. A critique of the…

The teacher inservice learning module described here is intended to build skills, provide information, encourage attitude changes, and increase the understanding of teachers in regard to behavior modification and classroom management. Behavior analysis is focused as a desired skill, and practical techniques of behavior modification are included.…

A programed text for inservice teacher education--focusing on reality therapy as a technique to help students change their unacceptable behavior--is described. The text covers techniques of classroom management, discipline, and control of student behaviors. Information is provided on the purposes and content of the programed text, as well as…

The intent of the teacher program described here is to build skills, provide information, encourage attitude change, and increase understanding of teachers in regard to the principles of behavioral psychology as applied in teaching situations. The main focus of the product is on the principles and application of behavior modification. Information…

The Douglas School System (South Dakota) has successfully operated a Time Out/Discipline Model program in their middle school for five years. The program was developed from 1978-1981 with Title IV-C funds and was validated in May 1981. Two major goals have proven statistically successful: (1) students will choose responsible behavior and will…