This handbook discusses the various aspects of discipline (defined as the teaching of a child to behave in ways that the parent considers desirable and avoid behaving in ways the parent considers undesirable). The guide discusses the Adlerian approach to disciplining children, which stresses democracy in the family on the basis of the equality of…

This handbook is written for parents who want to reinforce a child's classroom learning by continuing the teaching process at home. Ten desirable teaching behaviors are described. Parents are encouraged to consider themselves as part of a team with their child's teacher. (JD)

A game with a flexible format that can be used at any grade level and with almost any content is described. The game can be used to provide diagnostic information to the teacher, practice, review, or reinforcement. (MK)

Presented are 10 teacher units designed to provide Head Start teachers with the basic techniques for working with preschool handicapped children. Unit I describes some of the possible handicapping conditions that may cause a child to need special education or supportive services in Head Start. Subsequent units cover the following areas (sample…

This paper presents a description of the four stages of the consultation process, an examination of the interviewing behaviors used by the consultant to achieve his goals, and a discussion of the purpose of consultation. The four stages of consultation include problem identification, problem analysis, intervention, and evaluation. The interviewing…

This workbook for work supervisors is designed to be used in conjunction with the training manual. (Author)

The document is designed to provide special education teachers with ideas and techniques for motivating reading at the elementary level. A student interest inventory is included, and motivation through reinforcement is explained. Techniques and suggestions for teachers include such items as making a slide show, making your own books, and using…

The importance of student teaching and the impact the cooperating teacher has on the student teacher's experience leads to the formulation of guidelines for the cooperating teacher: (1) outline expectations; (2) provide for early and continued successes; and (3) communicate with the student teacher. (JL)

Presented in this pamphlet are some guidelines to help parents develop a responsive, flexible parent-child relationship. Based on recent child development theory, this easy-to-read pamphlet offers practical suggestions for developing good self-concept, responsibility, self-confidence, self-discipline, resourcefulness, decision-making and…

Intended to provide a basis for workshops involving teachers of exceptional children in regular classroom settings, the inservice training packet focuses on three basic areas of classroom/behavior management--assessment for individualized instruction, motivation, and reward. A brief outline describes the workshop in terms of target population,…

This paper describes a classroom activity to demonstrate to undergraduate psychology students studying learning principles the principle of negative reinforcement. The students (n=25) were either enrolled in an introductory psychology course at a business college or the students (n=21) were enrolled in an educational psychology course at a state…

The purpose of this book is to provide activities, forms, and information to aid elementary and middle school counselors in improving services and programs for students. The materials included may also serve as an invaluable tool in assisting newly employed counselors in setting up their programs. This publication is organized in the format of the…

This set of workshop materials and activities is designed for persons who teach academic and clinical courses to students in professional allied health programs. The workshop consists of a set of short didactic and more extensive experiential activities. The workshop is organized into four main parts. Each part is labeled an activity. The first…

Fifteen students in a Drawing I class at Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College participated in an experimental module on gesture drawing based on operant conditioning theory. Students ranged in age from 18 to 50, all with previous art instruction at the high school level. After responding to questionnaires in which they offered suggestions about…

This manual describes the Turtle Technique which was developed to help children with behavior problems control their own disruptive behavior. The technique differs from other behavior modification techniques in that it is based upon self-control rather than external control of disruptive behavior. The Turtle Technique first teaches the child how…