Behavior Management: Systems, Classrooms, and Individuals

Jennifer D. Walker · Colleen Barry

Aug 2020 · Plural Publishing

About this ebook

Children and teens are simultaneously complex and predictable. Behavior theory and research can provide ways of predicting behaviors and designing classroom structures that benefit all students. Behavior Management: Systems, Classrooms, and Individuals is a highly readable, student-friendly textbook that meets the needs of both undergraduate and graduate teaching programs. By covering theory, systems, classrooms, and individuals, the authors have created a pragmatic resource that can be used by a range of individuals seeking reliable, evidence-based techniques integrating behavior management into effective classrooms, including both upcoming and established educators.

This text uses a funnel approach to guide readers from the “big picture” down to the individual student. Part I begins by introducing the foundations of classroom management with a discussion of prominent theorists, legislation, common disabilities, and the basics of behavior. Part II provides discussion on classroom management communities, including systems of support and structure in schools and classrooms. Part III focuses on the individual to give both current and future teachers tools for building and nurturing relationships with students and understanding and responding to student behavior. The final chapter offers tools for self-reflection and managing stress and burnout.

Key Features:

* Real-world cases and classroom examples to integrate content with practice 

* Chapters begin with learning objectives and key terms and end with summaries for comprehension 

* Bolded terms along with a comprehensive glossary to improve retention of material

* “Make a Connection” boxes to synthesize content across chapters

* Content connections to high-leverage practices in call-out boxes 

* Examples, figures, and templates to clarify and expand on key concepts

About the author

Jennifer D. Walker, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the University of Mary Washington where she teaches both undergraduate and graduate students. She has over 25 years of experience in special education, including serving as a special educator, behavior specialist, and teacher educator. She is passionate about equity and access through tiered interventions, particularly for students with disabilities.

Colleen Barry, PhD, BCBA-D, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and earned her PhD in Teaching and Teacher Education from George Mason University. Her experience spans nearly two decades and includes teaching preschool and elementary special education, providing behavioral support to general and special education teachers, and preparing undergraduate educators. Colleen lives in Auckland, New Zealand with her wife, Laura, and two cats, Kevin and Bean.