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A revolution in working with difficult students began during the 1980s, with a dramatic shift away from dependence on simply punishing bad behavior to reinforcing desired, positive behaviors of children in the classroom. With its foundation in applied behavior analysis (ABA), positive behavior support (PBS) is a social ecology approach that continues to play an increasingly integral role in public education as well as mental health and social services nationwide. The Handbook of Positive Behavior Support gathers into one concise volume the many elements of this burgeoning field and organizes them into a powerful, dynamic knowledge base – theory, research, and applications. Within its chapt...
A guide to the essentials of special education looks at various aspects of the field, from statistics and disability categories to appropriate learning environments.
The vital aspects of designing, implementing, and evaluating programs and services that will facilitate cognitive development in children and adolescents are the focus of this important book. Leading scholars, researchers, and practitioners from throughout the world address these issues, offering a sound conceptual and empirical knowledge base for special services providers in taking a leadership role in facilitation of cognitive development in schools.
Classroom management techniques that empower you and your students! The Best of Corwin series showcases key chapters from critically acclaimed Corwin publications for a powerful compilation of perspectives on important education issues and topics. This collection This collection features excerpts from nine works by recognized experts, bringing the best classroom management techniques and practices together in one power-packed volume. Included are problem-solving strategies for handling classroom disruptions and advice for relating to students with emotional disorders. Other key topics include: How to set the tone on the first day of school Brain-based management strategies Preventive and intervention methods Win-win solutions to power struggles Ways to teach students to self-monitor and self-manage The authors provide a substantial array of strategies and techniques you can use immediately to engage students and create a positive learning environment. Remember what brought you to this profession and imagine the joy of working with kids when you can eliminate management headaches and actually spend your time doing what you came to do--teach!
Also published as "Special services in the schools" v 2 nos 2/3.
Many people have become impatient with school reform and school improvement efforts that fail to include school climate. The importance of a positive school climate is emerging in current research, not only as an essential component of school reform and school improvement, but also as a necessary framework for maintaining excellent schools and providing healthy and safe schools for all students. Research strongly suggests that educators and policy makers have a lot to learn about the importance of school climate for school safety and academic success. With the growing body of research regarding school climate, it is important to study the research and understand how the psychology of school ...
This book offers case studies, observations, and practical, culturally responsive solutions to the challenges presented by diversity in the classroom. By telling stories and asking questions, the book explains that progress is slow-moving and that quality, equity, and fair, appropriate treatment are often very hard to find, even in good schools. Arguing that all schools must respond to pleas for excellence and quality, the book explains that this will not happen without concern for diversity as well. The book is thematically divided to address educational phases. Although the phases may appear independent, they are mutually inclusive. The book's seven chapters are: (1) "Redefining Good Schools"; (2) "Classroom Identification and Referrals"; (3) "Classroom Assessments and Accountabilities"; (4) "Classroom Labels and Categories"; (5) "Classroom Placements and Inclusions"; (6) "Classroom Instructions and Interventions"; and (7) "The Dream School: The Good School." (Contains 112 references.) (SM)
This cutting-edge book provides a comprehensive examination of applied qualitative research in the Caribbean. It highlights the methodological diversity of qualitative research by drawing on various approaches to the study of Caribbean society, addressing the lack of published qualitative research on the region. Featuring 17 chapters, the book covers five key areas, namely Overview and Introduction; Gender, Crime, and Violence; Gender and Intimate Partner Violence; Health, Management, and Public Policy; and Migration and Tourism. Throughout the course of the book, the chapters explore how different kinds of qualitative research can be used to inform public policy and help deal with a myriad ...