Article Archive for February 2009
1947 Training Film-Classroom Management
The opening messages are exactly what the best research on classroom behaviour tells us:
1. The vast majority of behaviour problems in the classrom involve minor breaches of discipline.
2. These incidents originate in the classroom situation itself and are within the control of the teacher.
3. Disciplinary problems in the classroom are symptoms of underlying weaknesses in total learning situation.
Sig Engelmann Explains History of Direct Instruction
Sig Engelmann sat down with Geoff Colvin to discuss the history of direct instruction, the large-scale research conducted in the 1970′s, and his “unbiased” view of the state of education.
Obama’s Autism Agenda
So far, research for “the cure” has overshadowed research for effective teaching methods, both in dollars and public attention. Those of us who teach, support and assist people with autism (both children and adults) will have to work hard for our seat at the table.
Challenging the Assumptions of FBA-BIPs
Before helping children with behavior, we must first examine our assumptions about the purpose, process and product of a functional assessment & behavior intervention plan.
RTI & PBIS
Schoolwide Prevention Models include academic and behavioral strategies shown to address problems before they become serious. In practice, these strategies are often “siloed” into separate programs: RTI (Response to Intervention) focuses on academic interventions, usually reading.
PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) focuses on behavior. The frameworks for both PBIS & RTI are very similar: a Three Tier approach to intervention, universal data collection, data-driven decision making, …
Autism Support at Three Tier
Three Tier Consulting offers training in effective interventions for children with autistic spectrum disorders. The strategies are behaviorally-based and address learning, communication and socialization. We assist schools and families using a “Blended Intervention Model” specific to the needs of the student. Whether you are developing home-based, self-contained or inclusion programs, we can help. For more details, download our Autism Services …
