Managing Classroom Behavior Using Positive Behavior Supports

Chapter 1

Introduction to a Prevention-Focused Model of Behavior Support

Discipline Problems in the School

   The "Causes" of Misbehavior

   Summary

Proactive Management

   Preventing Failure by Promoting Success

Prevention and the Academic-Social Behavior Connection

A Three-Tiered Approach to Proactive Management

Chapter Review

 

 

Chapter 4

Measuring Behavior in the School

 Defining Behavior

   Dimensions of Behavior

Measurement Process

   Step 1: Determine What to Monitor

   Step 2: Determine the Simplest Way to Collect Data

   Step 3: Monitor Behavior in a Consistent Manner

   Step 4: Use Data to Evaluate and Make Decisions

Behavior Monitoring Methods

   Event-Based Recording

   Time-Based Recording

Decision Model

Chapter Review

 

Chapter 5

Using Data to Make Instructional Decisions

 Scope and Sequence: What Should Be Taught First, Second. . .?

   Performing a Task Analysis: How Is It Done?

Goals and Objectives: Plans for Teaching and Evaluation

   Educational Goal Statement

   Instructional Objectives

Writing Instructional Objectives: Process

Evaluating Instruction

   Graphing Behavior: Visual Representations of Performance

Evaluating Performance

   Aim Lines

   Trend Lines

Data-Based Decision Making

   Determining Effectiveness of the Plan

Decisions: Successful Performance

Chapter Review

 

 Chapter 6

A Function-Based Perspective of Classroom Management   

 Rationale for Assessing a Classroom

  Matching the Intervention to the Classroom

  Emphasizing Educative Behavior Management

  Conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment of the Classroom

  Focus on Functional Routines

  Using a Scatter Plot to Identify Problematic Routines

Antecedents and Consequences

  Antecedent Variables

Setting Events and Contextual Variables Affecting Behavior in the Classroom

Activities as Possible Setting Events

Discriminative Stimuli

Identifying Cues for Appropriate Behavior

Consequences

  Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior

  What Consequences Follow Problem Behavior?

  Which Consequences Are Reinforcing the Behavior?

  Consequences for Appropriate Behavior

Summary

Chapter Review

Appendix A-Functional Assessment for Classroom Environments Template

Appendix B-Functional Assessment for Classroom Environments Example

 

Chapter 7

Effective Instruction for Behavior

The Importance of Instruction

   Instruction = Maximizing Success Rates

   The Academic-Behavior Connection

Key Features of Effective Instruction  

   Effective Instruction for Behavior

   Facilitating Instruction

   Considerations

Chapter Review

  

Chapter 8

Antecedent Interventions in the Classroom

Changing Setting Events to Improve Student Behavior

Changing the Physical Layout of the Room

Defining and Teaching Expected Behavior

Structure of Routines

Supervision Style

Activities That Occur Before or After Class

Manipulating the Effects of Discriminative Stimuli

Summary

Chapter Review

 

Chapter 9

Using Consequences to Encoura