Discusses meaningful rewards for positive behavior and meaningful punishments for negative behavior. (GB)

Asserting that teacher attention is often overlooked as a positive intervention strategy, this article presents a general overview of teacher attention and its effectiveness in changing behavior. Practical suggestions for effective teacher approval are described, as is a principle called "pairing" which may be used for social reinforcement. (JC)

A means of reducing teacher anxiety is explored. Administrative policy geared toward a warm and friendly atmosphere that fosters group supportiveness is recommended. (JC)

Study investigated the problem of motivating primary grade pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to complete their homework assignments. (Authors)

Study to determine if tangible rewards are necessary with the subject population supposedly most dependent upon them. (Authors)

The paper defines and discusses various social learning theories. Central to most theories of how an individual acquires socially acceptable behaviors are the processes of imitation, or observational learning, and identification, or modeling. The effectiveness of each process is noted. (SB)