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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Title: Behavior Management: A Practical Approach ...

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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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 Publisher:

Written in non-technical language, this text combines clearly- presented theoretical background with numerous case studies and actual examples of behavior management to create a clear, comprehensive examination of the field from four established points-of-view: Behavioral, psychodynamic, biophysical, and environmental. Its goal is to provide special educators--as well as paraprofessionals and parents--a thorough, practical guide for the application of behavior management techniques in special education classrooms, in regular classrooms, and at home.