ABSTRACT

Skinned Knees and ABCs critically analyzes schools as sites for applied behaviour systems. It delves deep into the origin of various behavioural theories that affect these institutions and utilizes scientific theories in mathematics, behavioural economics and psychology (social, cognitive and educational) to examine the complexities, failures and successes of school systems.

The book discusses the complex and chaotic nature of schools and the fundamental psychological constructs which form the basis for curriculum and behavioural designs. It also highlights the problems and peculiarities faced by students, parents and educators and suggests alternatives and solutions through real-life case studies.

Drawing on in-depth research and theoretical know-how, the book will be of interest to students, teachers and researchers of school education, organizational behaviour, behavioural sciences and applied psychology. It will also be of interest to parents of school-going children, school management heads, policy makers and educators.

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

part 1|31 pages

Nature and characteristics

part 2|58 pages

Behavioural dimensions

chapter 4|16 pages

Nudging schools

part 3|41 pages

Operational dimensions

chapter 6|19 pages

The psychology of control and conformity

chapter 7|20 pages

The safe school

part 4|43 pages

Outcomes

chapter 8|20 pages

The fallacy of superlatives

chapter 9|21 pages

A source of perpetual influence

part 5|13 pages

Summation

chapter 10|4 pages

In summation

chapter 11|7 pages

Epilogue

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