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Behavior Management : A Practical Approach for Educators

ISBN: 9780131710030 | 0131710036
Edition: 9th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/2007

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SummaryTable of Contents
The new edition of "Behavior Managment" offers a practical guide to experienced teachers, teachers-in-training, parents, and paraprofessionals for applying behavior management techniques in both general and special education settings. Includes discussion of the most-recent federal legislation governing the education of learners with disabilities. Incorporates the latest developments in the field, especially the integrative perspective and behavior management/educational issues that affect the implementation of text-advocated strategies. Coverag... MORE
1 An Introduction to Behavior Management
2(28)
Key Terms
3(1)
Chapter Objectives
... MORE3(1)
Vignette
4(3)
Definition of Behavior Management
7(1)
Ethics of Behavior Management
8(7)
The Question of Ethics
8(2)
Ethical Perspective
10(3)
The Rights of Children
13(2)
Public Law and Persons with Disabilities
15(4)
Public Law and Behavior Management
16(3)
Individualized Programs
19(8)
Summary Points
27(1)
Projects
27(1)
Web Resources
28(1)
References
28(2)
2 Models of Human Behavior
30(26)
Key Terms
31(1)
Chapter Objectives
31(1)
Vignette
32(1)
Models of Human Behavior
33(11)
Ideas, Actions, and Outcomes
33(2)
Psychodynamic
35(2)
Biobehavioral
37(2)
Environmental
39(3)
Behavioral
42(2)
Integrative Framework
44(5)
Comprehensive Interventions and Keystone Behaviors
48(1)
Teacher Effectiveness Guidelines
49(2)
Summary Points
51(1)
Projects
51(1)
Web Resources
51(1)
References
52(4)
3 Principles of Behavior Management
56(26)
Key Terms
57(1)
Chapter Objectives
57(1)
Vignette
58(2)
Principles of Reinforcement
60(4)
Principle 1: Reinforcement Is Dependent on the Exhibition of the Target Behavior
60(1)
Principle 2: The Target Behavior Is to Be Reinforced Immediately After It Is Exhibited
61(1)
Principle 3: During the Initial Stages of the Behavior Change Process, the Target Behavior Is Reinforced Each Time It Is Exhibited
61(1)
Principle 4: When the Target Behavior Reaches a Satisfactory Level, It Is Reinforced Intermittently
62(1)
Principle 5: If Tangible Reinforcers Are Applied, Social Reinforcers Are Always Applied with Them
63(1)
Consequences of Behavior
64(10)
Positive Reinforcement
65(1)
Extinction
66(2)
Negative Reinforcement
68(2)
Punishment
70(1)
Effects of Consequences
71(1)
Generalization
71(2)
Discrimination
73(1)
Schedules of Reinforcement
74(4)
Continuous Schedules
74(1)
Fixed and Variable Schedules
75(3)
Summary Points
78(1)
Projects
78(1)
Web Resources
79(1)
References
79(3)
4 Functional Behavioral Assessment
82(18)
Key Terms
83(1)
Chapter Objectives
83(1)
Vignette
84(1)
Defining Functional Behavioral Assessment
84(1)
The Role of Functional Behavioral Assessment in Intervention Design
85(2)
Conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessment
87(1)
The Steps of Functional Behavioral Assessment
87(5)
Step One: Describing the Behavior
87(1)
Step Two: Collecting Information on When the Behavior Occurs and Does Not Occur
88(1)
Step Three: Observation
89(2)
Step Four: Developing Hypotheses
91(1)
Step Five: Testing Hypotheses
92(1)
Setting Events and Interventions
92(1)
Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Support
93(2)
Evaluating the Intervention Plan
95(2)
Summary Points
97(1)
Projects
97(1)
Web Resources
97(1)
References
98(2)
5 Steps in the Behavior Change Process
100(34)
Key Terms
101(1)
Chapter Objectives
101(1)
Vignette
102(1)
Selecting a Target Behavior
103(7)
Collecting and Recording Baseline Data
110(13)
Observer Reliability
122(1)
Identifying Reinforcers
123(4)
Interview with Child
124(1)
Interview with Parent or Teacher
125(1)
Direct Observation
125(2)
Phasing Out Reinforcers
127(1)
Prompting
128(1)
Evaluating the Effects of Intervention
129(2)
Summary Points
131(1)
Projects
131(1)
Web Resources 132 References
132(2)
6 Methods of Increasing Behavior
134(38)
Key Terms
135(1)
Chapter Objectives
135(1)
Vignette
136(1)
Positive Reinforcement
137(2)
Shaping
139(6)
Contingency Contracting
145(9)
Self Management
154(2)
Token Economy
156(9)
Modeling
165(2)
Summary Points
167(1)
Projects
168(1)
Web Resources
168(1)
References
169(3)
7 Methods of Decreasing Behavior
172(34)
Key Terms
173(1)
Chapter Objectives
173(1)
Vignette
174(1)
Aversives in the Educational Setting
174(2)
Differential Reinforcement
176(3)
Extinction
179(2)
Reprimands
181(1)
Loss of Privileges
182(2)
Time-Out
184(8)
Characteristics of the Child
186(1)
Consistency of Application
187(1)
Child's Understanding of the Rules
188(1)
Characteristics of the Time-Out Area
189(1)
Duration of Time-Out
190(1)
Evaluation of Effectiveness
190(2)
Punishment
192(4)
Desensitization
196(4)
Summary Points
200(1)
Projects
200(1)
Web Resources
201(1)
References
201(5)
8 Psychodynamic Behavior Management
206(38)
Key Terms
207(1)
Chapter Objectives
207(1)
Vignette
208(1)
Life-Space Interviews and Classroom Conferencing
209(4)
Life-Space Interview
209(4)
Classroom Conferencing
213(1)
School Structures: Quality Schools and the Circle of Courage
213(2)
Expressive Media
215(14)
Free Play
216(1)
Puppetry
217(1)
Role Playing
218(2)
Creative Movement, Dance, and Physical Activities
220(1)
Music
221(2)
The Written Word
223(1)
The Spoken Word
224(1)
Bibliotherapy
224(2)
Art Therapy
226(1)
Photography and Video Taping
227(1)
Pet-Facilitated Therapy
228(1)
Behavior Influence Techniques
229(5)
Planned Ignoring
230(1)
Signal Interference
230(1)
Proximity Control
231(1)
Interest Boosting
231(1)
Tension Reduction Through Humor
231(1)
Hurdle Helping
232(1)
Program Restructuring
232(1)
Support from Routine
232(1)
Direct Appeal
232(1)
Removal of Seductive Objects
233(1)
Antiseptic Bouncing
233(1)
Physical Restraint
233(1)
Social Skills Curriculum
234(2)
Summary Points
236(1)
Projects
237(1)
Web Resources
237(1)
References
238(6)
9 Environmental and Biobehavioral Behavior Management
244(42)
Key Terms
245(1)
Chapter Objectives
245(1)
Vignette
246(1)
Naturalistic Interventions
247(1)
Environmental Interventions
248(16)
Group Composition
248(1)
Group Process
249(2)
Discussion Groups
251(1)
Class Meetings
252(3)
Antecedents of Effective Management (Organizing for Instruction)
255(7)
Milieu Therapy
262(2)
Expulsion, Suspension, and In-School Suspension
264(4)
Biobehavioral Interventions
268(9)
Diet
269(2)
Medication
271(3)
Educator's Role in Biobehavioral Interventions
274(3)
Summary Points
277(2)
Projects
279(1)
Web Resources
279(1)
References
279(7)
10 Working with Parents and Families286(24)
Key Terms
287(1)
Chapter Objectives
287(1)
Vignette
288(1)
An Integrative Perspective
288(3)
Benefits of Parent Involvement
291(1)
Assessment Strategies
292(4)
Psychosituational Assessment Interview
292(4)
Implementing Parent and Family Collaboration Activities
296(10)
Passport
298(3)
Daily Report Card
301(4)
Travel Card
305(1)
Parent Conferences
305(1)
Summary Points
306(1)
Projects
307(1)
Web Resources
307(1)
References
307(3)
11 Issues and Concerns in Behavior Management310(30)
Key Terms
311(1)
Chapter Objectives
311(1)
Vignette
312(1)
Integrative Framework and Behavior Management
313(1)
Educational Issues that Impact On Behavior Management
314(3)
Inclusion
314(1)
Prereferral Interventions
315(1)
Homework
316(1)
Aggression and Resistance in School
317(3)
Diversity and Behavior Management
320(5)
Cultural Issues, Teacher Behavior, and School Structures
322(1)
Learning Styles and Diversity
323(2)
Students at Risk for Behavior Problems
325(4)
Continua of Behavior Management Interventions
329(3)
Behavior Management as Prevention
332(1)
Summary Points
333(1)
Projects
334(1)
Web Resources
335(1)
References
335(5)
Glossary340(4)
Name Index344(5)
Subject Index349

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