The Utilization of Classroom Peers as Behavior Change Agents
Phillip S. Strain
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Paperback. Series: Applied Clinical Psychology. Num Pages: 366 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 532.
Since the early 1800's, children have been taught and encouraged to function as instructional agents for their classroom peers. However, it was not until the last decade that peer-mediated intervention was studied in a rigorous, systematic fashion. The purpose of this edited volume is to provide an up-to-date and complete account of empirical research that addresses the general efficacy of classroom peers as behavior change agents. As a result of various social and legal developments, such as the passage of Public Law 94-142 and its accompanying demand for indi vidualized instruction, peer-mediated interventions seem likely to prolif erate. As I ... Read more
Since the early 1800's, children have been taught and encouraged to function as instructional agents for their classroom peers. However, it was not until the last decade that peer-mediated intervention was studied in a rigorous, systematic fashion. The purpose of this edited volume is to provide an up-to-date and complete account of empirical research that addresses the general efficacy of classroom peers as behavior change agents. As a result of various social and legal developments, such as the passage of Public Law 94-142 and its accompanying demand for indi vidualized instruction, peer-mediated interventions seem likely to prolif erate. As I ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
366
Condition
New
Series
Applied Clinical Psychology
Number of Pages
366
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781489921826
SKU
V9781489921826
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