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50 Years of ERIC
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Behavioral Intervention Planning: Increasing Appropriate Behavior of a Socially Withdrawn Student
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Christensen, Lynnette; Young, K. Richard; Marchant, Michelle – Education and Treatment of Children, 2007
This study examined the effects of an assessment-based intervention plan on the appropriate classroom behavior of a socially withdrawn, Hispanic, learning disabled, third grade student. The study focused on (1) the effects of peer mediation as part of a behavioral intervention package of empirically validated components, (2) the effects of…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Intervention, Behavior Modification, Functional Behavioral Assessment
Using Self-Management Procedures to Improve Classroom Social Skills in Multiple General Education Settings
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Peterson, Lloyd Douglas; Young, K. Richard; Salzberg, Charles L.; West, Richard P.; Hill, Mary – Education and Treatment of Children, 2006
This study used self-monitoring, coupled with a student/teacher matching strategy, to improve the classroom social skills of five inner-city middle school students, who were at risk for school failure. Using a multiple-probe across students and settings (class periods) design, we evaluated intervention effects in up to six different settings.…
Descriptors: General Education, Intervention, Interpersonal Competence, Self Management
CWPASM: A Classwide Peer-Assisted Self-Management Program for General Education Classrooms.
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Mitchem, Katherine J.; Young, K. Richard; West, Richard P.; Benyo, Julieann – Education and Treatment of Children, 2001
This study examined the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of a classwide peer-assisted self-management program (CWPASM) to change behaviors of 10 at-risk students in three seventh grade classes. Target students' on-task behavior improved from 35 percent to 80 percent and increased their use of two appropriate social skills. Feasibility…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Grade 7
The Effects of a Parent Coach on Parents' Acquisition and Implementation of Parenting Skills.
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Marchant, Michelle; Young, K. Richard – Education and Treatment of Children, 2001
This study evaluated use of a parent coach in teaching positive parenting skills to four parents with noncompliant children. The parents successfully learned and used the skills-based teaching techniques, the reward system, and the self-monitoring strategies. Child compliance with parental instruction improved. (Contains references.) (DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Child Rearing, Children
Effects of Student Self-Management on Generalization of Student Performance to Regular Classrooms.
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Peterson, Lloyd D.; Young, K. Richard; West, Richard P.; Peterson, Mary Hill – Education and Treatment of Children, 1999
The use of a programmed generalization strategy in general education classrooms was evaluated with 29 middle school students. Results indicated that the intervention, i.e., social skills training and self-monitoring with teacher matching, led to generalization of improved student behavior in up to six different class settings. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Generalization, Inclusive Schools
Acquisition, Fluency Training, Generalization, and Maintenance of Dressing Skills of Two Developmentally Disabled Children.
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Young, K. Richard; And Others – Education and Treatment of Children, 1986
Whole task training and graduated guidance were used to teach independent dressing skills to two developmentally disabled 4-year-olds. After the boys acquired basic dressing skills, additional practice (fluency training) elevated their performance to socially validated rates. Follow-up showed that the skills were maintained and generalized to…
Descriptors: Behavior Chaining, Case Studies, Clothing Instruction, Developmental Disabilities