ERIC Number: ED608171
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-
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Paraprofessionals' Perceptions of Behavior Problems in Elementary School Classrooms
Grantee Submission
Paraprofessionals are increasingly being hired to support students with special needs in schools and are key implementers of behavior interventions for students. However, research is limited on how paraprofessionals perceive the management of student behavior. Using a mixed-methods design approach, the current investigation assesses paraprofessionals' perceptions of common student behavior problems in elementary school classrooms. Results indicate coached paraprofessionals had a greater likelihood of reporting operationally defined behavior concerns than controls. A qualitative constant comparative method of analysis of paraprofessionals' behavior reports revealed themes of disruptive academic behaviors (off task, peer/verbal interactions, physical interference), aggressive behaviors (physical aggression toward people/objects, verbal aggression), noncompliance (physical/verbal refusal), and "other" behaviors (unclear/opposite or positive actions). Implications for practice and future research are discussed. [This is the online version of an article published in "Journal of Special Education."]
Descriptors: Paraprofessional School Personnel, Student Behavior, Attitudes, Behavior Problems, Elementary School Students, Coaching (Performance), Staff Development, Training, At Risk Students, Intervention, Student Needs, Time on Task, Interaction, Aggression, Compliance (Psychology), Classification
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A170069
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