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Effect of the good behavior game on disruptive library behavior
1University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|April 1, 1981
Summary
Modified good behavior games effectively reduced disruptive behaviors in fourth-grade students during library time. This behavior management strategy maintained its effectiveness with student input and positive rule framing.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Classroom Management
Background:
- Disruptive behaviors in elementary school children can negatively impact learning environments.
- The Good Behavior Game (GBG) is a widely used classroom management strategy.
- Modifications to established behavioral interventions are often necessary to adapt them to specific settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a modified Good Behavior Game in reducing disruptive behaviors in a fourth-grade library setting.
- To assess the impact of specific modifications, including student input and positive rule framing, on behavior management outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A modified Good Behavior Game was implemented during weekly library periods for a fourth-grade class.
- Modifications included student involvement in rule creation, positive rule statements, and comparative behavioral observations in library and classroom settings.
- Librarian and teacher collaboration was essential for game implementation and reinforcement delivery.
Main Results:
- The modified Good Behavior Game successfully reduced disruptive and off-task behaviors during library sessions.
- Behavioral improvements were observed in the experimental (library) setting.
- The modifications did not diminish the overall effectiveness of the Good Behavior Game.
Conclusions:
- A modified Good Behavior Game is an effective intervention for managing disruptive behaviors in elementary school library settings.
- Involving students in rule design and using positive language can enhance behavior management strategies.
- Collaborative efforts between teachers and librarians are crucial for successful implementation of behavioral interventions.
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