Improving student achievement by improving student behavior : prevention in action
Part of : Hellenic journal of psychology ; Vol.8, No.3, 2011, pages 359-373
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359-373
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Misbehaving students are typically low achieving, or at least, underperforming students. These students often negatively affect the learning of other students. Efforts to systematically and effectively implement behavioral management systems in the schools produce variable results. Indeed, the fidelity of treatment implementation may serve as the largest source of variance regarding the outcome of school-based behavioral intervention programs designed to address disruptive and off-task learning behavior. This article describes use of a web-based software program, the Review 360ì, developed by researchers at the University of Houston, to facilitate a more effective implementation of a contingency management classroom-based behavioral system where students earn increasing privileges and rewards based upon their ability to demonstrate greater behavioral control. Case studies and research will be presented and discussed which will illustrate how technology can be used to reduce barriers to implementation leading to greater fidelity and ultimately improved student outcomes.
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behavioral management, classroom-based interventions, underachievement
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Περιέχει βιβλιογραφία, Special issue: Counselling psychology
