Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: by Mariah Ritz This mixed methods study examined behavior management strategies used by preschool teachers to prevent and address student noncompliance in the classroom.Observations and teacher interviews were conducted in five classrooms across two preschools in a Midwest state.Results revealed that teachers use a variety of strategies to address noncompliance, many of which are preventative and designed to increase students' self-regulation.In addition, behavior management techniques that are currently recommended by research (e.g., guided compliance and proximity praise) were generally practiced by teachers in the participating schools.However, students were reinforced for appropriate behavior following noncompliance less than one-third of the time.These results suggest that teachers are using a broad range of recommended strategies, but the results also serve as a reminder of the importance of providing positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior following an episode of noncompliance.Additional implications for school practitioners and future research are provided.
Author: Mariah Ritz
Institution: Miami University
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2255838330