Behavior-Specific Praise: An Effective, Efficient, Low-Intensity Strategy to Support Student Success

Robin Parks Ennis; David James Royer; Kathleen Lynne Lane; Holly M. Menzies; Wendy Peia Oakes; Liane Elizabeth Schellman

doi:10.1177/1074295618798587

Behavior-Specific Praise: An Effective, Efficient, Low-Intensity Strategy to Support Student Success

Robin Parks Ennis, David James Royer, Kathleen Lynne Lane, Holly M. Menzies, Wendy Peia Oakes, Liane Elizabeth Schellman

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Abstract

Behavior-specific praise (BSP) is a low-intensity strategy that can be used to reinforce appropriate responding in the classroom. BSP occurs when a teacher observes particular student behavior and compliments the student for the appropriate response with the intent that students will continue to engage in the appropriate behavior. In this article, we describe a step-by-step process for using BSP in classrooms with all students, including those at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	134-139
Number of pages	6
Journal	Beyond Behavior
Volume	27
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1074295618798587
State	Published - Dec 1 2018

Keywords

behavior-specific praise
BSP
Ci3T
low-intensity strategies
management
positive behavioral supports
School/classroom

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Developmental and Educational Psychology
Clinical Psychology

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