Implementing positive behavior support in preschool classrooms of typically developing students
by Poss, Allison, Ed.S., UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA, 2010, 43 pages; 1502377

Abstract:

Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is an evidence-based framework to guide decision making for students in need of behavior interventions at the universal, secondary, and tertiary levels. This study implemented PBS into two preschool classrooms in a community-based setting to examine the effects of PBS at the universal level. In this multiple-baseline study, the problem behaviors of students were measured through direct observations before and during PBS implementation. In addition, the integrity of PBS implementation was measured with a fidelity checklist and the Preschool School Wide-Evaluation Tool (Pre-SET).In both classrooms, problem behaviors of students decreased when PBS was implemented with greater integrity. This study found that it is feasible to implement PBS in a preschool and that PBS may be an effective way to manage problem behaviors in early childhood.
 
AdviserBrian C. McKevitt
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA
SourceMAI/ 50-03, p. , Dec 2011
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsBehavioral sciences; Early childhood education; Educational psychology
Publication Number1502377
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