| Teachers consistently report that student misbehavior and classroom management are among the most difficult and disturbing aspects of teaching (Clarizio, 1976; Peter D. Hart Research Associates, 1995). The current study was conducted to assess the behavior of four children in a regular education classroom to evaluate the effectiveness of three classroom behavior management approaches: (a) strategies already employed by the teacher, (b) the AD/HD Classroom Kit, (Kit) (McNeil, 1995) and (c) the Kit with a timeout component. These three approaches were evaluated using an A-B-C-B sequence where each was employed for 17 days. Behaviors were assessed using behavioral observations and teacher report. Three main findings were obtained: (a) behavior was slightly improved in conditions in which the Kit was employed, (b) children exhibiting disruptive behavior exhibited higher levels of appropriate behavior when a time-out was utilized, and (c) the teacher reported greatest satisfaction when the Kit and time-out were in use. |
