Praise and Positive Reinforcement is Proven through Evidence Based Research to be an Effective Way to Modify Student Behavior and Increase Student Achievement
Research has shown that positive reinforcement is most effective at the elementary level. Teachers can present a stimulus following the target behavior (the behavior they expect in a given situation) intended to maintain or increase a target behavior. Some of the easy to implement reinforces that I have used relate to adult approval and preferred [...]
Teachers can Teach Problem Solving Skills and Increase Student Self Perception and Student Ability to Interact with Peers
One method I use to help children problem solve and process through their behavior is a modification of the “FAST” strategy (Vaughn 1998). The acronym stands for: Freeze and think – What is the problem? Alternatives – What are possible solutions? Solution Evaluation – Choose the best one and check to see if it is [...]
Teachers can use Positive Reinforcement to Modify Student Behavior and Achieve Learning Objectives
Reinforcement refers to an increase in the frequency of a response when that response is immediately followed by a certain consequence. Many people often think of a consequence as negative, but it can be positive as well. If the consequence of a behavior results in something that is preferred by the individual, then that behavior [...]
Achievement Boosting Teacher Strategies for a Child Who Uses Negative Behavior to Get Attention (11-20)
11. Find positive consequences for the child to develop the desire to be good. 12. Say that you will not tolerate the child’s disruptive behavior. 13. For a particularly disruptive student, sit next to him and use proximity to calm him down; help him with his work. 14. Require that the child follow classroom rules [...]
Achievement Boosting Teacher Strategies for a Child Who Uses Negative Behavior to Get Attention (1-10)
1. Have the child sit in the front of the room, near the teacher 2. Have the child do two or three problems with you, tell him to do two on his own, and then say you will be back to check his work. 3. When the children line up, put this child in the [...]
Teacher can Boost Student Achievement by Encouraging Positive Behavior In Children
Use these positive behavioral approaches when molding and modifying behavior in the classroom: State expectations in advance—tell kids exactly how they are expected to behave. Provide a positive focus. To promote desired student behavior, teachers should communicate high and positive expectations. Provide “pre-corrections.” These act as reminders by providing students with opportunities to practice or [...]
Increase Student Achievement and Positive Behavior Using a Communication Log
An additional way that a communication log has been beneficial is by utilizing it as a reference during data review team meetings for student specific cases. One mother routinely contacts me by phone and e-mail to inform me when her son’s medication is altered. Her son is on medication to increase focus and attention and reduce [...]
Applied Behavior Analysis
One treatment method for individuals with Autism is called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); also known as Lovaas, Discrete Trial Teaching, or Intensive Behavioral Intervention. ABA is the manipulation of environmental antecedents and behavioral consequences to create conditions that optimize learning for an individual. B.F. Skinner is well known for his work on applying behavior analysis [...]
Meditate and Relax and be Happy
We fill and fill and fill our lives with so much, that sometimes we feel utterly overwhelmed. We can make the mistake of filling our lives with so many little things that there is no time left for the big and important things like health and family and friendships and fun. We become so stressed [...]
Using Social Stories for Positive Behavior Learning
Social stories are stories that are created to teach another individual positive behaviors. They describe social cues and the common acceptable behavioral responses in various social/behavioral situations. They can be used to teach or help an individual maintain social skills, daily living skills, or behavior management skills. Many parents, family members, educators and therapists have [...]