Date of Award
5-15-2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
First Advisor
Nesta Marshall
Abstract
Schools emphasize the need to consider individual learner differences and provide individualized supports when designing and implementing academic instruction. One of the strategies used to accomplish these objectives is differentiation. Ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, cognitive, and even physical differences are all factored into the equation. Contrarily, these same differences are seldom considered when it comes to student behavior. Using empirical data, anecdotal evidence, and original case studies, the purpose of this paper is to establish more definitively the inherent problems in a punitive approach and investigate more thoroughly the idea of using principles and methods of differentiation as a possible alternative to more effectively deal with challenging student behavior.
Recommended Citation
Kulick, J. N. (2012). Acting out in the classroom : applying principles and methods of differentiation to address challenging student behavior. New York : Bank Street College of Education. https://educate.bankstreet.edu/independent-studies/148