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Teachers of educable mentally retarded children predominantly rely on punishment for behavior management, despite it being ineffective over 75 percent of the time, highlighting a critical need for reformed teacher training models. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The research aims to evaluate the use of punishment in behavior management for educable mentally retarded children and its effectiveness.

May 20, 2026Education and training of the mentally retarded

Teacher Education: Punishment in the Classroom

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LFLouis A. FlieglerUniversity of Denver DADonald E. AhlersmeyerKent State University JRJay M. RotbergUniversity of Miami

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Research reveals the prevalent use of punishment for behavior management in special education training, suggesting a need for improved methods.

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The research aims to evaluate the use of punishment in behavior management for educable mentally retarded children and its effectiveness.
Utilized critical incident technique to analyze teacher behavior management strategies.
Examined incidents reported where punishment was the primary method used.
Developed a model for preparing special education personnel using a systems approach.
Punishment was the primary method used in nearly 50% of reported incidents.
Punishment proved ineffective over 75% of the time.
The findings highlight deficiencies in current teacher training programs for special education.

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Fliegler et al. (1973) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d5040f03e14405aa9bee3 https://doi.org/10.1177/001312377300800208

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Research reveals the prevalent use of punishment for behavior management in special education training, suggesting a need for improved methods.

Teacher Education: Punishment in the Classroom

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