avoidance behavior probably are not encountering positive reciprocal behavior. In a regular classroom it would seem that teachers are more likely to use coercive behavior to calm down an out-of-control classroom. This study showed that, although verbal reprimands decrease a child’s inappropriate behavior, it does not stop the disruptive attitude. Placement of students can have a large effect on a disruptive student’s behavior. Establishing as few rules as possible also makes the child less likely to break them. Allowing a student to have input in classroom decisions about behavior rules also makes them more accepting of them. This article was very informative. I was aware of the negative attitudes some teachers can have towards students having encountered a few of these myself. What I was unaware of, however, was that the reciprocal effect of negative behavior. When a teacher demands, a child reacts negatively and as such the teacher responds with more assertion. This obviously is not a good thing when trying to deal with children who have EBD. I also feel that the classroom strategies offered by the authors could be extremely helpful in future situations that I may encounter. Giving students the chance to participate in determining the rules may result in the desired positive effect. The second article I read, “Educational Environments for the pupil with Behavioral Disorders: A “Best Evidence” synthesis.” By Barry H. Schnieder and Janice Leroux, discussed the progress of children with behavior problems in different educational environments. The authors reviewed different placements for students and the headway made by each I their settings. Many different methods were used to examine the research and get a ‘best evidence’ report from the collective research.The research found that while it is possible to use intervention in a classroom or a special school, the costs and...
