Reducing Problem Behaviors on the Playground: An Investigation of the Application of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports.

Lewis, Timothy J.; Powers, Lisa J.; Kelk, Michele J.; Newcomer, Lori L.

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ERIC Number: EJ642605

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Publication Date: 2002

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Reducing Problem Behaviors on the Playground: An Investigation of the Application of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports.

Lewis, Timothy J.; Powers, Lisa J.; Kelk, Michele J.; Newcomer, Lori L.

Psychology in the Schools, v39 n2 p181-90 Mar 2002

Investigated the efficacy of positive behavior support (PBS) prevention/early intervention strategies on the rate of problem behavior displayed by elementary schools students during recess. Specifically, this study examined the effects of directly teaching playground-related behaviors and the use of a group contingency to reinforce mastery in an elementary school. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Early Intervention, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Playgrounds, Problem Children, Program Evaluation, Student Behavior, Student Problems

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Language: English

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