Canter emphasized the needs of teachers. Based on work of B. F. Skinner Behavior modification Refers to the behaviorist approach by which students environments are manipulated to increase the chances of desired behaviors being rewarded while undesirable behaviors go unrecorded. Most often used in schools today to work with special education students. Regardless, there is such a thing as inexcusable behavior. Understanding why a student exhibits undesirable behaviors is no reason to tolerate them.
Students are rational beings and quite capable of choosing to cooperate and be on-task.
Rules should be established cooperatively by teachers and students 2. Rules should be strictly and consistently followed Group Meetings 1. Concerning social conduct 2. Open-ended meetings for discussing important subjects 3. Discussing how well students are progressing 4.