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Degree

Specialist in Education, Miami University, School Psychology, 2011.

Abstract

A variety of studies have shown the need for further training in FBA methods and procedures for teachers and practitioners in schools as well as pre-service teachers. This paper presents the results of a study that examined pre-service teachers’ ability to identify antecedents and consequences of behavior based on their knowledge of FBA. The study included 29 participants from Miami University. Participants viewed a video clip of a child with problematic behavior and were asked to complete FBA forms based on the child’s behavior. Data were analyzed using a correlation and a t-test. Implications for practicing school psychologists include using caution to interpret the results of indirect assessment measures, as well as being aware that those asked to complete these forms may have limited knowledge of how to do so. The paper also discusses limitations of the study and implications for further research.

Subject Headings

Behaviorial Sciences; Education; Psychological Tests; Psychology; Teacher Education

Keywords

Functional Behavior Assessment; FBA; convergence; pre-service teachers; knowledge of FBA; FBA measures

Committee / Advisors

Dr. Thomas Watson (Advisor)
Dr. Jane Cole (Committee Member)
Dr. Tonya Watson (Committee Member)
Dr. Michael Woodin (Committee Member)

Pages

27p.

Document number: miami1313697059
Permalink: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1313697059

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