Behavior Management: A Practical Approach for Educators

by James E. Walker, Thomas M. Shea

Exceptionally practical, this book combines theoretical background with case studies and numerous examples to demonstrate how to apply behavior management techniques in general and special educational settings. Examines the field from four points of view -- behavioral, psychodynamic, biophysical, and environmental. Focuses on the integrative/ecological approach to behavior management which provides a framework for combining various strategies into a cohesive implementation plan. Contains the most recent information on modifications in federal law passed by Congress and signed by President Clinton in 1997 regarding learners with disabilities. Includes skill-building projects in every chapter. Offers worksheets and forms which demonstrate how properly handled paperwork improves instruction. For new and prospective general and special education teachers.

Genres: Education

405 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1941

Reviews

[Jeff Cliff · Rating 1 out of 5]

0/5

Mashed together when the embers of the vietnam/cambodian war were still hot and similar events were unfolding in china, and somehow kept alive through to 2000 I'm sure it's better than whatever came before it (ie schools run by the catholic/united church/etc, the bible / qur'an, just leaving children behind) but I'm tempted to just throw this little library find into the garbage lest anyone waste their time reading it. I won't, of course -- I value books too much but man, it's tempting.
The worst kind of academic-writing-for-the-sake-of-academic-writing and paperwork-for-what-purpose-god-only-knows. This book should have been an email, or not at all. Not helpful at all for this (former?) educator. If this was in any way inspired the teachers in my life or otherwise it only lead them astray. Teachers: skip this and go learn about robots or something. This book is not fit for purpose.

[Jonathan Brammer · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a pretty dry overview of current thinking and strategies in classroom behavior management. Its saving grace is that there are a lot of situational examples given, although even these tend to be a little generic and lacking the rough edges of reality.

[Robert Hult · Rating 4 out of 5]

Teaching students can be an arduous task and understanding Behavior Modification as revealed in this text is a useful tool. How to increase meaningful behavior and decrease chaotic or unfruitful behavior are goals many teachers need to know. This book provides valuable solutions.

[Theresa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Behavior Management: A Practical Approach for Educators
Walker, James E.
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