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Preventing school vandalism and improving discipline: a three-year study.

G R Mayer, T Butterworth, M Nafpaktitis

    Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
    |January 1, 1983
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    Implementing a school-wide positive environment training significantly reduced vandalism costs by 78.5% and decreased student disruption. This approach also increased teacher praise and improved student on-task behavior.

    Area of Science:

    • Educational Psychology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • School vandalism and student disruption pose significant financial and educational challenges.
    • Existing strategies often fail to address the underlying environmental factors contributing to these issues.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a training and consultation package aimed at increasing the reinforcing ambience of schools.
    • To determine the relationship between a positive school environment and reductions in vandalism costs and student disruption.

    Main Methods:

    • A delayed treatment control design was employed across 18 elementary and junior high schools over 3 years.
    • School personnel teams received training in behavioral strategies and implemented school-wide programs.
    • Data on vandalism costs, teacher praise, and student on-task behavior were collected periodically.

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    Main Results:

    • Vandalism costs decreased by an average of 78.5% in treatment schools compared to control schools (p < .05).
    • Rates of teacher praise significantly increased (p < .05), while rates of student off-task behavior significantly decreased (p < .05) post-treatment.
    • The implemented staff development model proved feasible and economical.

    Conclusions:

    • A positive school environment, fostered through behavioral training and consultation, is effective in reducing vandalism and student disruption.
    • This intervention model offers a practical and cost-effective solution for improving school climate and student performance.
    • The study demonstrates the impact of environmental modification on student behavior and school resource management.