Behavior Analysis for Effective Teaching
Author:   Julie Vargas (B.F. Skinner Foundation, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780415990080


Pages:   364
Publication Date:   08 April 2009
Replaced By:   9780415526807
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Our Price $211.07 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

Behavior Analysis for Effective Teaching


Add your own review!

Overview

Full Product Details

Author:   Julie Vargas (B.F. Skinner Foundation, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.703kg
ISBN:  

9780415990080


ISBN 10:   0415990084
Pages:   364
Publication Date:   08 April 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Replaced By:   9780415526807
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

"Part I Science and the Art of Teaching 1. Adding Science to the Art of Teaching 2. Finding the ""Causes"" of Behavior in Functional Relations 3. How We Learn Part II Planning for Improvement 4. Setting Goals to Improve Achievement 5. Improving Sensitivity to Progress: Recording Methods 6. Making Progress Visible: Charting Methods 7. The Teacher as Researcher Part III The Design of Instruction 8. Shaping Behavior: The Role of Postcedents 9. Teaching Concepts and Understanding: The Role of Antecedents 10. Verbal Behavior 11. Punishment and Why to Avoid it 12. Beyond Testing: Reaching the Ultimate Goals of Education"

Reviews

""Behavior Analysis for Effective Teaching is an excellent source for prospective and current teachers, particularly for those who are struggling and wanting to improve. It is even a more useful resource for school psychologists and others who work with teachers. ... [It is] a unique contribution to the literature on effective teaching."" - Larry A. Alferink, PsycCRTIQUES (November 2009), Vol. 54, Release 46, Article 4


Behavior Analysis for Effective Teaching is an excellent source for prospective and current teachers, particularly for those who are struggling and wanting to improve. It is even a more useful resource for school psychologists and others who work with teachers. ... [It is] a unique contribution to the literature on effective teaching. - Larry A. Alferink, PsycCRTIQUES (November 2009), Vol. 54, Release 46, Article 4


Author Information

Julie S. Vargas, Ph. D. is a former third and fourth grade teacher. She taught behavior analysis to undergraduate education majors and practicing teachers for over 30 years. She is past president of the Association for Behavior Analysis International and one of the founding editors of The Behavior Analyst. Dr. Vargas has written three books and many chapters and articles on educational practices. She is currently President of the B. F. Skinner Foundation.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

RGJUNE2025

 

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
 Shopping cart
Mailing List

 

Sign up now