Reducing Problem Behavior through a School-Wide System of Effective Behavioral Support: Investigation of a School-Wide Social Skills Training Program and Contextual Interventions.

Lewis, Timothy J.; Sugai, George; Colvin, Geoff

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ERIC Number: EJ606150

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Reducing Problem Behavior through a School-Wide System of Effective Behavioral Support: Investigation of a School-Wide Social Skills Training Program and Contextual Interventions.

Lewis, Timothy J.; Sugai, George; Colvin, Geoff

School Psychology Review, v27 n3 p446-59 1998

Explores the effects of a proactive school-wide discipline approach on the frequency of problem behavior displayed by elementary students. Study was designed to explore the impact of a social skill instruction program and direct intervention on problem behaviors in three school settings (cafeteria, recess, and hallway transition). Results indicate that educators reduced the rate of problem behavior across targeted settings. (Author/JDM)

Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Children, Context Effect, Discipline Problems, Elementary Education, Interpersonal Competence, Intervention, Research, School Policy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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