Behavior Management : A Practical Approach for Educators

by Walker, James E.; Shea, Thomas M.; Bauer, Anne M.

• ISBN13: 9780131710030
• ISBN10: 0131710036
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Since 1980,Behavior Management: A Practical Approach for Educatorshas provided educators, families, and paraprofessionals with a user-friendly, readable, practical guide for applying behavior management techniques that fosters a productive, task-oriented, educational environment for all students. Blending theory with practical "how to" strategies and multiple examples drawn from school, community, and family environments, the book illustrates the field of behavior management from four perspectives-behavioral, psychodynamic, biobehavioral, and environmental-in a straightforward, jargon-free writing style, presenting a wide range of interventions. The ninth edition continues this tradition of excellence by including: A new chapter on functional behavioral assessment (Chapter 4) Current information relating to the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) which clearly outlines teacher accountability Information on the role context plays in behavior, and how parents and professionals can partner to foster positive behavior More pedagogical tools such as chapter objectives and summaries, key terms, skill-building performance activities, and relevant websites in each chapter as well as chapter opening vignettes taken from the classroom that exemplify the concepts being discussed

Table of Contents

1 An Introduction to Behavior Management	2	(28)
Key Terms	3	(1)
Chapter Objectives	3	(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 Families	286	(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 Management	310	(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)
Glossary	340	(4)
Name Index	344	(5)
Subject Index	349