Strengthening Positive School Discipline Practices through Professional Development
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| Title: | Strengthening Positive School Discipline Practices through Professional Development |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Marchant, Michelle, Christensen, Lynnette, Womack, Sue, Conley, Laura, Fisher, Adam |
| Source: | Education Research and Perspectives. Dec 2010 37(2):38-63. |
| Availability: | University of Western Australia. 35 Stirling Highway Crawley, Perth, 6009 Australia. Tel: +61-8-6488-2388; Fax: +61-8-6488-1052; e-mail: gse@uwa.edu.au; Web site: http://www.education.uwa.edu.au |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 26 |
| Publication Date: | 2010 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Discipline, Behavior Disorders, Professional Development, Educational Practices, Discipline Policy, Educational Principles, Positive Reinforcement, Behavior Modification, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Trainers, Program Effectiveness, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Skill Development, Training Methods, Training Objectives |
| ISSN: | 0311-2543 |
| Abstract: | This exploratory study addressed the scarcity of research into professional development for school-wide positive behavior support. A train-the-trainer model was designed. These principles were embedded within the recommended guidelines for implementing school-wide positive behavior support. School-based individuals were selected by building administrators to become trainers. Once trained, they instructed school faculty. Content knowledge, skill acquisition, and social validity were assessed. Results indicated substantial improvement in the development of educators' skills and understanding of SWPBS. Participants offered mixed perceptions of acceptability. Future research is recommended for investigating the acceptability and effectiveness of SWPBS professional development. (Contains 2 tables.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 32 |
| Entry Date: | 2011 |
| Access URL: | https://www.education.uwa.edu.au/research/journal |
| Accession Number: | EJ942981 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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