Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers

by Paul A. Alberto, Anne C. Troutman

Scholarly and empirically based, this market-leading text gives students what they need to understand using the principles and practices of applied behavioral management in the classroom. The content is presented clearly, in a friendly, accessible–even fun–manner. The eighth edition uses classroom-based examples and practices firmly grounded in research. Content is presented in the order of decision-making by a teacher who has a student exhibiting challenging behavior in class or a student who needs to execute a behavior-change project. The text covers identifying target behavior, collecting and graphing data, functional assessment, experimental design, arranging antecedents and consequences, generalizing behavior change and discusses the importance of ethical considerations in using applied behavior analysis in the classroom.

Genres: Education, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Teaching, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Grad School, Psychology

504 pages, Paperback

First published March 28, 1982

Reviews

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent text book layout/format - well organized, easy on the eyes and mind: chapter outlines,consistent style throughout, ample engaging examples, simple explanations, cross-reference materials, diagrams, and data forms. A good intro to ABA - as a teaching method, not just a way to control students, applicable in general education classrooms, special education and at home. The authors clearly delineate research based facts from assumptions (I.e. teachers use several of these methods in combination and see results x, "but it is often impossible to identify which components...are actually influencing behavior" p. 351).

[Fran · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although this is a textbook, I still use it and find it very helpful. It is easy to read and follow which makes it a great reference book.

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative book on applying behavior strategies to help students in the classroom.

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fairly comprehensive book about applied behavior analysis. It was well written and easy to read.

[AnnMarie · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's a text book how exciting can that be?!?!?

[Rehan · Rating 5 out of 5]

How can I read online without buying

[Hillary · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good basic beginning text for ABS

[Kelli Rushek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great textbook for adolescent studies

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource!