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Keach, Everett T., Jr.; And Others – 1970
The process and concept of social control provide the organizing element around which this unit's activities are centered. In developing the activities, the authors have chosen situations which would help bring the process of social control to the child's consciousness. In teaching this unit, the teacher should realize the tripartite emphasis upon…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Affective Objectives, Early Childhood Education, Group Dynamics
Kuzma, Kay – 1970
The major objectives of this study were: (1) to determine if there were measurable differences in autonomy between Mexican-American and Negro children, (2) to determine the effects of three different preschool intervention programs upon the development of autonomy in Mexican-American and Negro children, and (3) to determine the relationship…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavioral Science Research, Blacks, Comparative Analysis
Blackwood, Ralph O. – 1971
This is a report on the application of operant condition methods to classroom discipline problems. The setting was Clara Tagg Brewer Elementary School in CLEVELAND, Ohio. The school is located in a community consisting mostly of lower-middle class black families. A few children come from a "run down" section of the community, including…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques
England, J. Lynn; And Others – 1976
Sample populations from 15 Intermountain West communities (representative of population, ethnic, and employment variety) were surveyed to test the following hypotheses: (1) there is a greater degree of consensus in rural than in non-rural communities; (2) there are differences between values in rural and non-rural communities; (3) a model…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Attitudes, Community Characteristics, Comparative Analysis

Stevenson, Howard C.; Fantuzzo, John W. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1986
Three underachieving fifth-graders were trained in a tutoring procedure to use a self-control package (self-scorecard with goal options and reinforcer menu) to increase arithmetic proficiency. All possible classes of generalization were evidenced. Social validity data showed that the children's arithmetic performance either surpassed or approached…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Arithmetic, Generalization, Intermediate Grades
Wheeler, John J.; And Others – Education and Training in Mental Retardation, 1988
Social skills training and self-monitoring were used to remediate socially inappropriate behaviors of a man with Down Syndrome in a supported competitive employment setting. Social behaviors of the moderately mentally retarded man were improved and maintained over a 38-week period, as trainer support was systematically faded over time. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Case Studies, Downs Syndrome
Moore, Gwendolyn B.; And Others – Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
Describes possible applications of new technologies to special education. Discusses results of a study designed to explore the use of robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer simulations to aid people with handicapping conditions. Presents several scenarios in which specific technological advances may contribute to special education…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Bionics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation

Lutkenhaus, Paul; And Others – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1985
Describes how three-year-olds regulate their effort during competition and compares their facial expressions after failure and success, demonstrating the operation of a display rule in competition. Explores the cross-situational stability of subjects' regulation of behavior, as well as the relationship between factors influencing mother-child…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Competition, Cooperation, Emotional Response
Gootman, Marilyn E. – 1997
This guide discusses an approach to discipline which focuses on student self-control as opposed to external control imposed by the teacher. After "Introduction: Caring Teachers Can Make a Difference," the ten chapters are: (1) "Setting the Stage for Appropriate Behavior"; (2) "Expectations, Limits and Rules"; (3) "Encouragement, Praise, and…
Descriptors: Anger, Behavior Problems, Child Abuse, Child Neglect
Bostrom, Kathleen Long – 1999
Noting that parents and educators need to place greater emphasis on teaching children values, this book shows parents, teachers, and group leaders how to work as a team to teach the values young children need to lead happy, "value-able" lives. The book's introduction defines values and presents a rationale for teaching values to young…
Descriptors: Altruism, Children, Class Activities, Cooperation

McClelland, Megan M.; Morrison, Frederick J. – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 2003
Examined the nature and stability of teacher ratings of early learning-related social skills in 72 preschoolers (3 to 4 years old) and again 1 year later. Confirmatory factor analysis using structural equation modeling revealed that a construct labeled "learning-related social skills," tapping self-control, cooperation, assertion, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Assertiveness, Child Development, Cooperation

Sperry, Laurie A.; Symons, Frank J. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2003
Thirty-six mothers of children with autism rated videotapes of behavior from young children later diagnosed with autism who were then assigned to a diagnostic or a no-diagnostic information group. No differences were found on overall ratings of intentionality. Mothers in the diagnostic information group rated stereotyped behavior as less…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Autism, Behavior Problems, Clinical Diagnosis

Wilt, Judith Vander – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1997
Describes how educators and families can foster children's sense of responsibility. Activities noted include interactions that support responsibility, such as asking questions that enable children to see some responsible choices; strategies that encourage learning, such as offering challenging, engaging learning opportunities in an interactive…
Descriptors: Child Responsibility, Educational Strategies, Incentives, Parent Child Relationship

Barnett, David W.; And Others – School Psychology Quarterly, 1996
Elaborates the concept of "keystone target variable selection" for school psychological practice. "Keystone variables" refers to relatively narrow targets for change having the most widespread benefits to clients. The hypothesized benefits of selecting keystone targets for change include more effective and efficient interventions. (KW)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Hymowitz, Ellen; Daar, Lisa – Perspectives for Teachers of the Hearing Impaired, 1988
Therapeutic games were invented or adapted to assist in counseling deaf children with emotional or behavioral difficulties. The games dealt with assertiveness, giving/receiving compliments, problem-solving, being a friend, self-control, and paying attention. The games helped in overcoming: negative attitudes toward counseling, communication…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Attention Control, Behavior Problems, Childrens Games