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Show k Page 3C Aj , North Edition Lakeside Review Wednesday, February 22, 1984 Class Designed to Improve Behavior, Learning SHELLEY KANCITIS He also defied authority. Some, days Campbell would have to ROY The classroom at physically restrain him from Lakeyiew Elementary School in hurting her or other students. As Thomas gradually gained Roy is quiet. Everyone is working except Oscar, a pudgy, self confidence and began to brown quinea pig, who is taking trust his teacher,, he became less a nap. hostile. His academic perforA casual observer might think mance also improved. he had stumbled onto a teachers We discovered Thomas didnt version of paradise. There are read because he couldnt read. only 10 students and Darlene Now on his good days if he Campbell, .the teacher, has a' wants to read three or four full-tiaide. stories, I dont care if the buildIn reality, Campbell's classing is falling down around us. room is one of three sites in the Well read with him, said Weber County School District Campbell who is assisted by her designated for behaviorally aide, Maurine Grover. One reason for Thomas' imhandicapped elementary students. provement was a heavy dose of Each child in these classes has positive reinforcement. Or as a unique behavioral problem Campbell puts it, You get more bees with honey. ranging from being very withWhile taking the 20 extra credidrawn to extremely aggressive, said Dr. Bob Reed, director of ts- required for teaching behavSpecial Education Services. iorally. disturbed children, Students are recommended for ' Campbell had a professor who said praise was the most effecplacement by their elementary school. Typically, a child is first tive technique to shape behavreferred to his schools resource ior. He suggested trying to praise teacher. If the resource teacher at least one child every minute. I though it was a bunch of feels more extensive help is required, the child may be placed marlarkey, said Campbell, but she went ahead and set an initial in the center schools. In some cases, parents initiate goal of praising her students 30 the request. They often feel times an hour. To her amazement, the student overwhelmed by all their childs problems. He may be acting out responded. It was great I found in the neighborhood as well as at , that things go a lot smoother if I school so they come to us for keep them boosted up so they feel good about themselves. help, said Calvin Bybee, princiAlong with positive reinforcepal' at Lakeview. One of these children was ment, Campbell relies on a highThomas (not his real ly structured environment to name). When Thomas came to help her students succeed. My me three years ago he was totally kids know exactly whats expecunresponsive. He wouldnt talk ted of them. They make the deand refused to read, said Camp-- - cision about what theyll do or wont do and they understand bell. Review Correspondent ' : . Dance Helps III what will happen as a result." Because the center classes are limited to a maximum of 12 children, Campbell is able to use an elaborate point system that graphically shows each child the consequences of his decisions. Points earned for following rules and completing schoolwork are cashed in for treats such as extra computer time, special art projects, field trips or even cup- Students with more serious problems graduate to Canyon View, a junior high for children requiring specialized programs. Whatever direction they go, Principal Bybee says he feels very good, about the elementary school program. It provides a way for these children to achieve scholastically in ways they never could in reg- ular classrooms. And it gives them a chance to begin feeling good about themselves. cakes. For some children, neither pos- itive reinforcement or a structured environment is enough to combat the emotional turmoil . that prevents learning. What makes the cirtical difference is the students relationship with ' his teacher. Thomas doesnt care that much about rewards or punishment. The only thing that really works for him is personal attention, said Campbell whose love for her students breaks down defenses and gives them a reason to learn. Regardless of what methods are used or who the teacher is, scholastic achievement remains the primary focus. We are mandated by state and federal law to prepare an individualized educational program (IEP) for each of these children, said Reed. The individualized programs are essential because many of Campbells students are underachievers due to emotional problems or learning disabilities. Although their IQs are generally average or better, they come with a history of failure. The majority of students in the center classrooms continue requiring special help in junior high school. Those who over- - .till H II DARLENE CAMPBELL session in The best wav to guard against breast cancer is right in your hands Its called breast Ask sour doctor to teach you how to do it And while sou re at it, ask a low dose mammographs breast vrus For more mtormation call sour local ACS ollice. 1 him-abo- makes a point during teaching class for behaviorally handicapped children. come their difficulties are main- streamed into regular sixth grade classes so they can blend into the system. 3 1 American Cancer Society Boy ROY Sand Ridge Junior assistant principal. The money is High School students had more being used to pay for a bone on their minds than valentines marrow transplant that will at their recent Valentines hopefully save Kyles life. Dance. 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