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The behaviors observed directly were measured using a variety of scores and positive and negative adult interactions, child affect ratings, and a quality of life survey were gauged as well. The outcome revealed a significant difference in Mindy's behavior as a result of incorporating things that pleased Mindy and things that Mindy related to into the school environment along with an increase in positive praise.
In my opinion, the outcome of this study is not surprising. As a student, I always succeeded in the classes where the teacher provided positive feedback and where I felt like I could somehow relate to the material. Accordingly, a big part of me wondered what was so special about this particular case study. Do we really need a case study and a fancy title like PBS in order to know what common sense and our own personal educational experiences have already confirmed? Additionally, I debated switching my reading to something more glamorous. This study not only contains what I could have told you as a high school freshman, but the facts of it are not nearly as titillating as some of the other articles I stumbled across when researching violence in schools. Then, I really examined the question: "Is there utility in this study? If so, what is it?" I came to the conclusion that this...
This study shows the power of positive thinking and, specifically, the power of positive behavioral intervention. Of note though is the fact that to do this requires teachers to be able to identify the students whom need this help and there is no guarantee that each student will be responsive to such support. Yet, given what might occur if teachers and/or parents don't respond to a student's needs, perhaps we need to train our professionals in this power and in truly how to recognize those individuals whom could truly benefit from such strategic interventions. Perhaps then, we can divert that student's violent behavior before it escalates to the point of murder or, I shudder to say, mass murder, torture, and suicide as we have all too often seen in modern years on our elementary schools, our junior highs, and our universities.
References
Clarke, S., Worcester, J., Dunlap, G., Murray, M., & Bradley-Klug, K. (2002). Using Multiple Measures to Evaluate Positive Behavior Support: A Case Example. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 4(3), 131+. Retrieved April 20, 2010, from Questia database: http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5000785550
Multiple Regression It is hypothesized that self-efficacy, appraisal, challenge and resources will negatively predict perceived stress whilst avoidant strategies will increase levels of perceived stress. Sample Description The sample consisted of 100 participants, 27 males and 73 females. Forty percent of the participants were not students, 30 were studying as part time students and 29% were studying as full time students. Fifty-five percent of the sample was employed full time, 25% were employed
However, narrow quantitative measurements of performance (such as sales figures) may not adequately assess the employee's success in the given environment at the time or encapsulate qualities such as teamwork. Regardless of the difficulty in striking a balance between objective and subjective measures of performance, and whether negative or positive, performance management must be consistent, timely, and specific to result in real improvements in employee behavior. Describe the strategic importance
Wondering what to do the articles tells that the study of David Pearson entitled "What Research Has to Say to the Teaching of Reading published by the International Association 1992 was the "most compelling research available." Pearnson's research claimed that "thoughtful proficient readers make connections, draw upon prior knowledge, create visual imagery, make inferences, ask questions, determine important ideas, and synthesize what they read." Lansdowne set out to test
AbstractThis paper sought to establish the relationship between teamwork\\\'s productivity, job knowledge, the necessary resources to accomplish the task successfully, sick days, and equitable treatment. It highlights how an enterprise\\\'s organizational culture is frequently viewed as a requirement for teamwork inside the firm. This is characterized as the shared values, viewpoints, or opinions of workers within the organization. The report also includes descriptive data and numerous regression analyses that were
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