Using a Modified Pyramidal Training Model to Teach Special Education Teachers to Conduct Trial-Based Functional Analyses

From Section:

Programs & Practicum

Authors:

Kunnavatana S. Shanun, Bloom Sarah E., Samaha Andrew L., Lignugaris-Kraft Benjamin, Dayton Elizabeth, Harris Shannon K.

Published:

Nov. 01, 2013

Source: Teacher Education and Special Education, 36(4), p. 267-285, November 2013

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a modified pyramidal training procedure.

The participants in this training procedure were special education program coordinators,
who were taught to conduct trial-based functional analyses and then provided support to special education teachers who were taught to conduct trial-based functional analyses and to calculate, graph, and analyze data.

After training, the teachers conducted the trial-based functional analysis with over 85% accuracy and demonstrated criterion performance analyzing and graphing data.
Accuracy was maintained during in-situ generalization probes conducted with two of the teachers.

Updated: Nov. 20, 2018

Keywords:

Models | Program effectiveness | Special education teachers | Teacher educators | Training

Link to Item: http://education.eng.macam.ac.il/article/3368