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9/25/2014
Ed 252
Week 1 summary questions
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List and give examples of the different types of prompts and cures that may
be used as antecedent stimuli to teach new behaviors.
Natural prompts are prompts that occur naturally before the appropriate behavior. An
example of this is children putting away their supplies before going out to recess.
Verbal prompts are a teacher explaining what is expected of a specific behavior. An
example of this is a teacher telling the students to put away their supplies and sitting
quietly to go outside to recess.
Gesture prompts are when a teacher points at the same time he/she gives verbal
instructions and eventually the teacher will only have to point. An example of this is
the teacher pointing to the clock and saying that it is time to go to recess. Eventually
the teacher will only have to point at the clock for the children to realize that it is
recess time.
Modeling prompt is when a teacher points out that a specific student is modeling
appropriate behavior. An example of this is when a teacher says that a specific
student is doing what is asked of. Mark, I like the way you put your supplies away
and are sitting quietly. It tells me that you are ready for recess.
Physical prompts are when a teacher physically helps the student perform the
appropriate behavior. An example of this is when a teacher helps a student put
away his/her books and get ready for recess by physically manipulating him/her.
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The advantages of using only observable behaviors are that it assumes that every
student can be taught the appropriate behavior if given the right circumstance. It does
not take into account psychological problems that are underlying problems for the
behaviors.
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1. Most behaviors are learned. Behaviors are learned and not an automatic reflex. If
a child is modeled with appropriate behavior, he/she will do the same.
2. Most behaviors can be taught, modified, or changed. Behaviors can be changed
over time. If a student is shown the same behavior over and over, he/she will
adapt to the new behavior.
3. Behavior change programs should focus on the childs environment. The
environment that the child is in is the reason for his/her behavior. If the behavior
is to be changed, the environment needs to change.
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Identify and describe the use of behavior management strategies you have
observed either in a school or community setting.
One behavior management strategy I observed as a child in school was the use of
corporal punishment by the principal. Another was trying to treat everyone the same
way. All students are different and a cookie cutter approach only works for some
students.
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What are the due process protections for students? How can schools ensure
that due process protections are available to all students?
Due process protections for students are that students have the right to a hearing if
they are suspended for a long period of time (10 or more days). They also have the
right to be told what they are being suspended for and the right to have their side
heard by an impartial 3rd party. Schools can ensure that due process protections are
available by making sure that the rules are easily understood by the students and have
to do with the school situation, not just to get them to behave the way adults think
they should. The consequences of breaking the rules must be easily understood also.
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