Behavior Management
A Practical Approach for Educators
8th Edition
Published on 6. November 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-13-110549-2 (ISBN)
Description
For courses in Behavior Management.
With a new co-author and updating of every chapter, the eighth edition of this comprehensive, popular text again combines a thorough grounding in research with realistic case studies and dozens of examples to demonstrate behavior management theory as it applies to both general and special education settings. Blending theory with "how to's," the authors explain the field of behavior management from four perspectives-behavioral, psychodynamic, biophysical, and environmental-in straightforward, jargon-free prose that instantly engages future teachers in time-honored, research-supported techniques and strategies for encouraging desired behavior and discouraging undesired behavior. The goal? A practical guide to creating a peaceful, task-focused educational environment in which children can truly learn-and enjoy that learning.
With a new co-author and updating of every chapter, the eighth edition of this comprehensive, popular text again combines a thorough grounding in research with realistic case studies and dozens of examples to demonstrate behavior management theory as it applies to both general and special education settings. Blending theory with "how to's," the authors explain the field of behavior management from four perspectives-behavioral, psychodynamic, biophysical, and environmental-in straightforward, jargon-free prose that instantly engages future teachers in time-honored, research-supported techniques and strategies for encouraging desired behavior and discouraging undesired behavior. The goal? A practical guide to creating a peaceful, task-focused educational environment in which children can truly learn-and enjoy that learning.
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Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
617 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-110549-2 (9780131105492)
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James E. Walker | Thomas M. Shea | Anne M. Bauer
Behavior Management
A Practical Approach for Educators
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03/2006
9th Edition
Pearson
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Content
1. An Introduction to Behavior Management.
2. Models of Human Behavior and Teacher Effectiveness Guidelines.
3. Principles of Behavior Modification.
4. Steps in the Behavior Change Process.
5. Methods of Increasing Behavior.
6. Methods of Decreasing Behavior.
7. Psychodynamic Behavior Management.
8. Environmental and Biophysical Behavior Management.
9. Parent Education and Home-School Collaboration.
10. Issues and Concerns in Behavior Management.
Glossary.
Worksheets and Forms.
Name Index.
Subject Index.
2. Models of Human Behavior and Teacher Effectiveness Guidelines.
3. Principles of Behavior Modification.
4. Steps in the Behavior Change Process.
5. Methods of Increasing Behavior.
6. Methods of Decreasing Behavior.
7. Psychodynamic Behavior Management.
8. Environmental and Biophysical Behavior Management.
9. Parent Education and Home-School Collaboration.
10. Issues and Concerns in Behavior Management.
Glossary.
Worksheets and Forms.
Name Index.
Subject Index.