What Teachers Can Do to Prevent Behavior Problems in Schools

Abstract

This article surveys several teacher interventions supported in the research literature to prevent the development of behavior problems in school-aged children. Strategies include specific teaching of social communication skills, clear communication of behavior expectations, creating a supportive school climate, and continual reinforcement of appropriate behavior.

Key Words:

• behavior problems
• supportive school environments
• proactive strategies

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Peggy Hester

Peggy Hester is a professor in the Department of Special Education at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.