Synopses & Reviews
Since 1980, Behavior Management: A Practical Approach for Educators has 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
Synopsis
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. Includes discussion of the most-recent federal legislation governing the education of learners with disabilities. Incorporates the latest developments in the field, especially the integrative perspective and behavior management/educational issues that affect the implementation of text-advocated strategies. Coverage of four models of human behavior-- Psychodynamic, biophysical, environmental, and behavioral provides a rationale not only for the behavior itself, but also for the text-suggested techniques for managing it. Detailed discussion of the role of educators in biophysical interventions; plus the necessity to respond to changes wrought by pupils' medication. Material on the impact of ethical, cultural, and linguistic diversity on behavior management. For future educators of general or special education.
Table of Contents
1 An Introduction to Behavior Management
2 Models of Human Behavior
3 Principles of Behavior Management
4 Steps in the Behavior Change Process
5 Functional Behavioral Assessment
6 Methods of Increasing Behavior
7 Methods of Decreasing Behavior
8 Psychodynamic Behavior Management
9 Environmental and Biobehavioral Behavior Management
10 Working with Parents and Families
11 Issues and Concerns in Behavior Management