Consultee-centered consultation with a teacher as a technique in behavior management

Area of Science:

• Educational Psychology
• Behavioral Consultation

Background:

• Classroom management is crucial for effective teaching.
• Disruptive student behavior poses significant challenges.
• Teacher efficacy in managing behavior impacts the learning environment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of client-centered consultation for individual behavior change.
• To assess the impact of consultee-centered consultation on overall classroom management.
• To explore the influence of teacher support on class-wide behavior.

Main Methods:

• Implemented a client-centered reinforcement program for a target child.
• Utilized consultee-centered consultation focusing on teacher's authority and feelings.
• Collected behavioral data on target and other students.
• Gathered anecdotal observations on teacher and class behavior.

Main Results:

• Client-centered consultation successfully decreased the disruptive behavior of one child.
• Consultee-centered consultation led to reduced classroom disruption for a second child.
• Anecdotal evidence suggested improved teacher control and class-wide behavior modification.
• Teacher support within consultation appeared to influence broader classroom dynamics.

Conclusions:

• Client-centered consultation is effective for addressing specific student behavioral issues.
• Consultee-centered consultation can enhance teacher's classroom management skills and improve overall behavior.
• Supporting teachers' feelings and authority is vital for effective class-wide behavior change.