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Rincover, Arnold; Tripp, Jill K. – School Psychology Digest, 1979
Mainstreaming autistic children requires dealing with certain types of behavior: disruptive behavior, learning problems, and difficulties functioning in group-oriented activities. Recent advances in behavioral treatment procedures have alleviated some of these problems. (MH)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Conditioning
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Gutkin, Terry B. – Journal of Psychology, 1978
Reports on a study that used positive reinforcement on a group of fourth and fifth graders to underscore the contingent relationship between student behavior and environment and thus develop a more internal locus of control. Shows that experimental subjects were significantly more internal than their placebo or control group counterparts following…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavioral Science Research, Change Agents, Change Strategies
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Coufal, Kathy L. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2002
This article highlights the theoretical framework that dominated speech-language pathology prior to the widespread introduction of microcomputers and poses questions regarding the application of computers in assessment and intervention for children with language-learning impairments. It discusses implications of computer use in the context of…
Descriptors: Children, Communication Disorders, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
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Hughes, Dolores – Teaching of Psychology, 1990
Introduces introductory psychology students to behavioral techniques for reducing anxiety and avoidance behavior through the use of participant modeling. Employs guided participation as a technique to encourage students to touch a snake. Finds this method provides an excellent introduction to behavior therapies and engages students in the learning…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Class Activities
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Raine, Adrian; And Others – Developmental Psychology, 1996
Contrasted characteristics of antisocial adolescents who desist from crime in adulthood with characteristics of those who became adult criminals. Proposed that psychophysiological differences between the two groups could reveal procedures to protect vulnerable individuals against crime. Findings suggest that better conditioning and enhanced…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, At Risk Persons
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ASHRAE Journal, 1998
Features six articles on heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems for schools. Examines how to avoid air temperature complaints when choosing a system; special system features; engineers, indoor air quality, and schools; mechanical systems noise in classrooms; operation and management issues related to design; and details on bids and…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning Equipment, Building Operation, Climate Control, Educational Facilities
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Berguno, George; Bowler, Dermot M. – Journal of Genetic Psychology, 2004
In this study, the authors explored the effect that particular patterns of communicative interactions may have on young children's understanding of representations and the link between knowledge of a 2nd language and theory of mind. The authors tested 140 single language users and 57 dual language users (aged 3-4 years old) on a deceptive task…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Interaction, Second Language Learning, Behavior Theories
Northeast Wisconsin Technical Inst., Green Bay. – 1989
This curriculum guide contains 18 units for a course to assist apprentices in learning the pipefitting trade. Introductory materials include lists of suggested audiovisual materials, competencies, and textbooks and approximate times for each unit. Each instructional unit includes some or all of the following components: competencies, instructional…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Apprenticeships, Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education
Hutchinson, John; Weber, Robert D. – 1982
Designed for use in vocational education programs, this unit on solar space heating contains information and suggestions for teaching at the secondary school level. It focuses on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning programs. Educational objectives and educational objectives with instructional strategies are provided for each of the eight…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Alternative Energy Sources, Career Counseling, Heating
Sutliff, Ronald D.; And Others – 1986
This self-study course is designed to familiarize Marine enlisted personnel with the principles of the refrigeration process. The course contains five study units. Each study unit begins with a general objective, which is a statement of what the student should learn from the unit. The study units are divided into numbered work units, each…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning Equipment, Autoinstructional Aids, Continuing Education, Course Content
Grimes, L. A., Jr. – 1983
This instructor's guide on solar heating and cooling is part of a series of individualized instructional materials. The guide is provided to help the instructor make certain that each student gets the most benefit possible from both the student's manual and what he/she does on the job. Notes for the instructor contain suggestions on how the…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Trades, Heating, Individualized Instruction
Cullen, Collette – 1987
This paper reports a case study of an 8-year-old deaf, blind, and mentally impaired girl who was self-abusive. The behavior was excessive to the point that she sustained fractures to her jaw and arm and had to be restrained. Several treatment techniques were unsuccessfully attempted, including sensory stimulation, aversive conditioning, and…
Descriptors: Affection, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Case Studies
Simpson, Richard L. – 1981
This paper presents a model for school psychologists to instruct parents in behavior modification procedures for use with their children. This model, designed for use by individuals who have a basic working knowledge of operant conditioning and applied behavior analysis procedures, consists of three training sessions which are outlined with…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Change Agents, Demonstrations (Educational)
Walker, Gene C. – 1980
This first volume of a comprehensive curriculum guide for the heating-ventilation-air conditioning-refrigeration-solar student is designed to assist high school area vocational centers or community college instructors in the implementation and operation of comfort training programs. Following an introductory section, the guide provides job…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Community Colleges, Competency Based Education, Course Content
Walker, Gene C. – 1980
This second volume of a comprehensive curriculum guide for the heating-ventilation-air conditioning-refrigeration-solar student is designed to assist high school area vocational centers or community college instructors in the implementation and operation of comfort training programs. The guide is comprised of ten units of instruction within three…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Community Colleges, Competency Based Education, Course Content
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