Thursday, November 09, 2006
Behavior Modification in the Classroom
Came across an article on behaviour modification, very interesting and applicable in our daily classroom management.
By: N. Mather and Sam Goldstein (2001)
Behavior modification assumes that observable and measurable behaviors are good targets for change. All behavior follows a set of consistent rules. Methods can be developed for defining, observing, and measuring behaviors, as well as designing effective interventions. Behavior modification techniques never fail. Rather, they are either applied inefficiently or inconsistently, which leads to less than desired change. All behavior is maintained, changed, or shaped by the consequences of that behavior. Although there are certain limits, such as temperamental or emotional influences related to ADHD or depression, all children function more effectively under the right set of consequences. Reinforcers are consequences that strengthen behavior. Punishments are consequences that weaken behavior. Students' behaviors are managed and changed by the consequences of classroom behavior. To manage behavior through consequences, use this multi-step process:
The problem must be defined, usually by count or description.
1. Design a way to change the behavior.
2. Identify an effective reinforcer.
3. Apply the reinforcer consistently to shape or change behavior.
4. Consequences of behavior are directly related to the events that either come immediately before or after them.
By: N. Mather and Sam Goldstein (2001)
Behavior modification assumes that observable and measurable behaviors are good targets for change. All behavior follows a set of consistent rules. Methods can be developed for defining, observing, and measuring behaviors, as well as designing effective interventions. Behavior modification techniques never fail. Rather, they are either applied inefficiently or inconsistently, which leads to less than desired change. All behavior is maintained, changed, or shaped by the consequences of that behavior. Although there are certain limits, such as temperamental or emotional influences related to ADHD or depression, all children function more effectively under the right set of consequences. Reinforcers are consequences that strengthen behavior. Punishments are consequences that weaken behavior. Students' behaviors are managed and changed by the consequences of classroom behavior. To manage behavior through consequences, use this multi-step process:
The problem must be defined, usually by count or description.
1. Design a way to change the behavior.
2. Identify an effective reinforcer.
3. Apply the reinforcer consistently to shape or change behavior.
4. Consequences of behavior are directly related to the events that either come immediately before or after them.
posted by Ong Tiam Chye at
11:16 AM
2 Comments:
Thank you. Very practical. Any more suggestions please send my way. Thanks.
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Unknown, at 10:41 PM
Would like to share that behavior modification can be useful-- but there is something deeper that may not be addressed for students...
I found this book to be an effective tool in challenging teachers/ parents whom wish to see change to a problem - the book is entitled "Leadership and Self-Deception" which applies across individuals, culture and even organizations...
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Unknown, at 5:19 PM
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