Strategies for Addressing Behavior Problems in the Classroom, 6th edition
Published by Pearson (March 19, 2009) © 2010
- Mary M. Kerr
- C Michael M Nelson
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- Come Into My Classroom case studies open every chapter–giving information and insight to students and teachers working with challenging behaviors in several types of school situations.
- Multiple Assessments acknowledge students' needs across various life domains and identify environmental influences on behavior and effective strategies that lead to proactive, positive interventions.
- Expanded content and resources on drug and alcohol abuse–with practical information on the various types of drugs, their appeal to youths, and their effects on the body and mind.
- Discussion/Reflection Ideas at the end of each chapter–a useful resource for use in the classroom for warm-ups or review activities, allowing students to work on them individually or in small groups.
- Epilogue: Taking Care of Yourself-provides beneficial information on how to recognize and prevent teacher burnout, due to the often difficult process of working with students with emotional and behavioral disorders.
- NEW! In-depth coverage of positive behavior support–including how to apply PBS at school-wide, classroom, and individual student levels, and using it as a framework for making intervention decisions based on response to intervention.
- NEW! Standards of practice for positive behavior support based on The Association for Positive Behavior Support’s standards of practice at the individual student level–including competencies for conducting functional behavioral assessments, developing, implementing, and evaluating behavior intervention plans are highlighted.
- NEW! The relationship of response to intervention (RtI) and positive behavior support-How to apply RtI logic to making decisions regarding behavioral interventions for students.
- NEW! Expanded coverage of evidence-based practices- that practitioners can apply directly and effectively in typical educational contexts.
- NEW! Case studies that illustrate assessment and planning (FBAs and BIPs) as well as green, yellow, and red zone interventions.
- NEW! Chapter on School-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (Insert Chapter #)
- NEW! Chapter on Classroom-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (Insert Chapter #)
- NEW! Comprehensive glossary–helps students grasp new and technical terminology
DETAILED TABLE OF
Chapter One
Identifying and Serving Students with Behavior Problems
Outline
Objectives
Come into My Classroom: A Case Study
Introduction
Positive Behavior Support and Response to Intervention
Legislation Affecting Student Behavior
Problem Behavior or Emotional and Behavioral Disorder?
Identifying Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Behavior Problems and Educational Placement
Summary
Discussion/Application Ideas
Notes
References
CHAPTER 2
SCHOOL-WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT
Outline
Objectives
Come into My Classroom: A Case Study
What is SWPBS?
A “Snapshot” of SWPBS
Three Tiers of Prevention
Critical Features of SWPBS
How do You Implement the Primary Tier of SWPBS?
1. Establish a School-Wide Team
2. Identify Coaches
3. Engage in Activities to Meet Readiness Requirements
4. Participate in Professional Development
5. Identify Key Outcomes and Develop an Action Plan
6. Adopt and Develop Products to Implement and Monitor Evidence-Based Practices
7. Invest in Systems to Support Staff
8. Roll-Out SWPBS
9. Collect Data to Make Decisions
Come into My Classroom: A Case Study (Part Two)
What about Students Who Don’t Respond to Primary Tier Interventions?
Secondary Tier Interventions
Tertiary Tier Interventions
Come into My Classroom: A Case Study (Part Three)
Secondary Tier Interventions at Suner Middle School
Tertiary Tier Interventions at Suner Middle School
The Impact of Implementing Secondary and Tertiary Tier Supports at Suner Middle School
What are the Outcomes of SWPBS?
Evidence Supporting Primary Tier Interventions
Evidence Supporting Secondary Tier Interventions
Evidence Supporting Tertiary Tier Interventions
Summary
Discussion/Application Ideas
References
CHAPTER 4
Assessment-Based Intervention Planning
Outline
Objectives
Come into My Classroom: A Case Study
Introduction
The Assessment Process
Identifying Problem Behavior
Assessment-Based Intervention Planning
Step 1: Assess the Student’s Behavior
Step 2: Propose a Hypothesis
Step 3: Assess the Validity of the Hypothesis
Step 4: Design an Intervention
Step 5: Collect Data on Intervention Effectiveness and Adjust the Plan as Needed
Step 6: Write Long- and Short-Term Objectives
Summary
Discussion/Application Ideas
References
CHAPTER 5
MONITORING STUDENT PROGRESS
Outline
Objectives
Come into My Classroom: A Case Study
The Effects of Teaching a Student to Self-Monitor Behavior
Introduction
Overview of Measurement in the Classroom
Measuring Student Progress
Summary
Discussion/Application Ideas
References
CHAPTER 6
Evaluating Intervention Effects
Outline
Objectives
Come into My Classroom: A Case Study
Introduction
Graphing and Charting Student Performance
The Role of Formative Evaluation in Monitoring Student Performance
Graph or Chart?
Types of Graphs and Charts
Autographing Formats
Guidelines for Graph or Chart Construction
Data-Based Decision Making
Single Subject Research Designs
Summary
Discussion/Application Ideas
References
Chapter 7
CLASSROOM
-WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTOutline
Objectives
Come into My Classroom: A Case Study
Evidence-Based Practices: The Foundation of Classroom PBS
Create a Classroom Community
Maximize Structure and Predictability
Come Into My Classroom: Part 2
Post, Teach, Monitor, and Reinforce Expectations
Rules
Contingent Praise
Precorrection
Using Prompts and Cues
Come Into My Classroom: Part 3
Monitor and Reinforce Expectations
Active Supervision
Come Into My Classroom: Part 4
Actively Engage Students in Observable Ways
Rate of Opportunities to Respond (OTR)
Come Into My Classroom: Part 5
Identifying Students Who Require Targeted and Intensive Levels of Intervention
Summary
Discussion/Application Ideas
References
CHAPTER 8
ADDRESSING DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIORS
Outline
Objectives
Come into My Classroom: A Case Study
Making Decisions About Interventions
Teacher-Mediated Interventions
Come Into My Classroom: Part 2
Peer-Mediated Interventions
Self-Mediated Interventions
Summary
Discussion/Application Ideas
References
CHAPTER 9
ADDRESSING AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIORS
Outline
Objectives
Come into My Classroom: A Case Study
Introduction
Functional Behavioral Assessment of Aggression
Assessing Social Competence
Come Into My Classroom (Part 2)
Targeted Interventions for Students at Risk for Aggression
Check In Check Out
Characteristics of Students Who Require Intensive Interventions for Aggression
Intensive Strategies for Arousal-Heightening Interpretation of External Stimuli
Intensive Strategies for Heightened Affective Arousal
Come Into My Classroom (Part 3)
Intensive Strategies for Ineffective Communications/Social Skills
Intensive Strategies for Addressing Mismanaged Contingencies
Intensive Strategies for Students Who Exhibit Prosocial Value Deficits
Intensive Strategies for Cognitive and Academic Skill Deficits
Crisis Interventions
Summary
Discussion/Application Ideas
References
CHAPTER 10
DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVES TO SELF-STIMULATORY AND SELF-INJURIOUS BEHAVIOR
Outline
Objectives
Come into My Classroom: A Case Study
Introduction
Self-Stimulatory Behavior
Self-Injurious Behaviors
SSB, SIB, and Functional Relations
Motivative Operations
Assessment of SSB
Intervention Strategies for SSB
Assessment of SIB
Intervention Strategies for SIB
Intervention and Contextualism: Putting the Case Study into Context
Skill Acquisition
How do you Teach Learning Skills?
What is Verbal Behavior?
How do you Teach Verbal Behavior?
Worthy Care and Performance Management
Summary
Discussion/Application Ideas
References
CHAPTER 11
SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH PSYCHIATRIC AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS Outline
Objectives
Come into My Classroom: A Case Study
Introduction
Identifying Psychiatric Problems
Gathering Initial Information
Student Support Services
Mood Disorders: Major Depression and Dysthymia
Come Into My Classroom: A Case Study
Mood Disorder: Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Come Into My Classroom: A Case Study
Come Into My Classroom: A Case Study
School Refusal
Eating Disorders
Come Into My Classroom: A Case Study
Substance Abuse
Suicidal Behaviors
Attempting Suicide
Summary
Discussion/Application Ideas
References
CHAPTER 12
Extending Intervention Effects
Outline
Objectives
Come into My Classroom: A Case Study
Introduction
Principles of Maintenance and Generalization
Transition Planning
<H2>Transitions to Less Restrictive Educational Settings
Transitions to Other Settings
Family/Community Involvement
Common Features of a System of Care and Evidence-Based Practices
Working within the Building
Working with Families
Working with Community Professionals and Agencies
Summary
Discussion/Application Ideas
Notes
References
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