Behavior Analysis for Effective Teaching

by Julie S. Vargas

This book shows teachers and other human service professionals working in school settings how to employ non-aversive, behavior analysis principles in classrooms and other school settings. Marked by its clear writing and multitude of real-classroom examples, this book is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate courses in teacher education, special education, school psychology, and school counseling. Behavior Analysis for Effective Teaching makes a perfect text for one of the five required courses for the Credentialing Exam of the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB). Outstanding features include:
A classroom focus that seamlessly integrates behavior management with effective classroom instruction.
Up-to-date research covering topics such as tag teaching, precision teaching, verbal behavior, autism, and computer-aided instruction.
Pedagogical strategies including in-chapter quizzes and problem-solving exercises.
A companion website featuring instructor test banks, illustrative videos, and further resources.

Genres: Education, Teaching, Nonfiction

400 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 5, 2009

Reviews

[Jeannette · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great guide to behavior analysis and management. I could see myself going back to this one in the future for reminders. There are a few soapboxes by the author, but I agree with some of them, so I won't complain too much.

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a good introduction for the unfamiliar, but I was hoping for more advanced and more detailed information about BA as it applies to classroom instruction