Behavior Management: A Practical Approach for Educators

Walker, James E.; Shea, Thomas M.; Bauer, Anne M.

ISBN 10: 0131710036 / ISBN 13: 9780131710030

Published by Prentice Hall, 2006

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Synopsis:

Since 1980, Behavior Management: A Practical Approach for Educators has provided educators, families, and paraprofessionals with a user-friendly, readable, practical guide for applying behavior management techniques that fosters a productive, task-oriented, educational environment for all students. Blending theory with practical ";how to"; strategies and multiple examples drawn from school, community, and family environments, the book illustrates the field of behavior management from four perspectives behavioral, psychodynamic, biobehavioral, and environmental in a straightforward, jargon-free writing style, presenting a wide range of interventions. The ninth edition continues this tradition of excellence by including: A new chapter on functional behavioral assessment (Chapter

From the Back Cover:

Behavior Management: A Practical Approach for Educators, 9th Edition

James E. Walker, Thomas M. Shea, and Anne M. Bauer

Since 1980, Behavior Management: A Practical Approach for Educators has provided educators, families, and paraprofessionals with a user-friendly, readable, practical guide for applying behavior management techniques that fosters a productive, task-oriented, educational environment for all students. Blending theory with practical how to strategies and multiple examples drawn from school, community, and family environments, the book illustrates the field of behavior management from four perspectives behavioral, psychodynamic, biobehavioral, and environmental in a straightforward, jargon-free writing style, presenting a wide range of interventions.

The ninth edition continues this tradition of excellence by including:

• A new chapter on functional behavioral assessment (Chapter 4)
• Current information relating to the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) which clearly outlines teacher accountability
• Information on the role context plays in behavior, and how parents and professionals can partner to foster positive behavior
• More pedagogical tools such as chapter objectives and summaries, key terms, skill-building performance activities, and relevant websites in each chapter as well as chapter opening vignettes taken from the classroom that exemplify the concepts being discussed

Bibliographic Details

Title: Behavior Management: A Practical Approach ...
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket