The Effects of Contingent Free Time on Homework Completion in English with Senior High School English Students

The Effects of Structured Free-Time on Request Compliance and On-Task Behavior of a Preadolescent with ADHD

“…The present outcomes with a free-time contingency replicates and extends the outcomes of our research group across academic and social behaviors (Bording, McLaughlin, & Williams, 1984;Johnston & McLaughlin, 1982;Mahoney & McLaughlin, 1987;Schellenberg, Skok, & McLaughlin, 1991) as well as those of other researchers (Long & Williams, 1974). This study indicates that structured freetime can be an effective way to increase on-task behavior and request compliance from a student with ADHD.…”

Effects on Homework Completion and Accuracy of Varied and Constant Reinforcement Within an Interdependent Group Contingency System

“…Further, failure to accurately complete homework can have both direct and indirect negative effects on academic achievement. Because of the potential academic benefits to be gleaned from accurate homework completion, researchers have attempted to increase homework completion and accuracy rates in a variety of ways, including both home-based programs (Callahan, Rademacher, & Hildreth, 1998;Fishel & Ramirez, 2005;Weiner, Sheridan, & Jenson, 1998) and school-based programs (Hinton & Kern, 1999;O'Melia & Rosenberg, 1994;Rowell & Hong, 2002;Schellenberg, Skok, & McLaughlin, 1991). Although many of these programs have been successful in increasing homework completion rates, a majority of the interventions previously used have significant disadvantages that may limit their classroom use.…”

“…This confound will be addressed in the present study by randomizing the reinforcement schedule while holding type of reinforcer (free time) constant. Empirical data suggest that contingent free time can be an effective reinforcer for modifying a variety of behaviors in a variety of student populations (e.g., Schellenberg et al, 1991). The use of free time as a reinforcer also has the advantages of cost effectiveness, increased choice, and increased variety (i.e., students may choose from a variety of activities during free time).…”

Self- and Parental Monitoring of Homework in Adolescents: Comparative Effects on Parents' Perceptions of Homework Behavior Problems

“…Furthermore, the rate of consistent homework completion is dismally low in middle and high school students (Schellenberg, Skok, and McLaughlin, 1991;Harris & Sherman, 1974). Students also often hold negative attitudes regarding homework completion.…”