Behavior Management : Principles and Practices of Positive Behavior Supports

Wheeler, John J.; Richey, David Dean

ISBN 10: 0134792181 / ISBN 13: 9780134792187

Published by Pearson, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Behavior Management : Principles and Practices of Positive Behavior Supports
• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0134792181
• ISBN 13: 9780134792187
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

Unlock the power of positive behavior intervention supports for your students
Behavior Management: Principles and Practices of Positive Behavior Supports provides readers with a thorough overview of behavior analysis and PBIS theory and applications. Using vignettes and student examples, the book shows teachers how to achieve optimal behavioral and learning outcomes for their students–regardless of the challenging behavior exhibited. Chapters address universal tools such as reinforcement, meaningful instruction, and student progress monitoring. Behavior support plans demonstrate how to implement techniques for students at all levels and abilities across learning environments

Referencing the latest research in the field, the 4th Edition expands its coverage of prevention, schoolwide PBIS, and student progress monitoring.

About the Author

About our authors

John J. Wheeler, PhD is currently Professor of Special Education at East Tennessee State University. Dr. Wheeler has served in many roles during his 35-year career including service as a special education teacher, professor, researcher, associate dean, and dean. His career has focused on the provision of technical assistance, program development and research in the delivery of positive behavioral interventions and supports to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities in rural and underserved areas.

David Dean Richey, PhD (1943 to 2014) received his PhD in 1974 from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and had many professional roles while at Tennessee Tech University, including Professor, Associate Dean and Interim Dean of the College of Education. He worked tirelessly for the care and well-being of young children with special needs and their families, specifically in his pivotal role in the establishment of Tennessee's Early Intervention System in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee. Dr. Richey was a devoted husband to his wife Linda; father to Patrick, Amy, Amanda, Hicham, Adam and Gervan; and active grandfather to Noor, Lena and Kaja. He was also a compassionate advocate for families and children, a mentor to countless students, a scholar and a prolific gardener.