ERIC Number: EJ1186679
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
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Increasing Support Staff Fluency with the Content of Behaviour Support Plans: An Application of Precision Teaching
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, v43 n2 p213-222 2018
Background: Behaviour support plans (BSPs) are at the core of positive behavioural support for challenging behaviour, but nonadherence to BSPs is common. Generally, nonfluent component knowledge prevents learners achieving fluent application and retention of information, and we hypothesised that this may apply to staff learning BSPs. Method: We compared the effectiveness of fluency training (FT) and precision teaching on staff learning of BSPs with staff receiving consultation as usual, comprising standard support for learning BSPs. All staff completed pre- and postintervention tests measuring frequency of component skill recall and application of component knowledge (composite skills). Results: The FT group made and maintained greater gains in component skill recall and achieved higher composite test scores, suggesting greater application of component skills. These effects were associated with moderate effect sizes. Conclusions: This study offers initial support for the application of FT and precision teaching for staff learning BSP content.
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Staff Development, Job Skills, Pretests Posttests, Knowledge Level, Scores, Effect Size, Developmental Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Skill Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)
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