Recording Behavior in Schools

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-SPED1

Hours: 2.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 3/31/2023

Learning Objectives:
Describe behavior in observable and measurable terms.
Identify situations in which various continuous and discontinuous behavior recording methods can be used.
Apply six different measurement techniques (anecdotal, ABC, frequency/event, duration, interval, and time sampling) to behavior recording.
Distinguish between scatterplots and other techniques to collect data efficiently.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Rationale for Collecting Data
A. Deliberations at the District Office
B. Legal and Policy
C. Research on Collecting Behavior Data in Schools
D. Practical Reasons for Data Collection
E. Review
F. Summary
Section 3: Preparing to Collect Behavior Data
A. Lovely Lake Loves Learning, Not Collecting Data
B. What Is a Behavior?
C. What Else Should We Know About a Behavior?
D. Response Class
E. What is Data?
F. Review
G. Summary
Section 4: Continuous Data Recording
A. How Many Times Can One Kid Jump?
B. Categories of Behavior Recording Techniques
C. Anecdotal Recording
D. ABC Recording
E. Event/Frequency Recording
F. Duration and Latency Recording
G. Review
H. Summary
Section 5: Discontinuous Measures
A. “All of the Time” Really Means “Some of the Time”
B. Discontinuous Recording
C. Interval Recording
D. Whole Interval Recording
E. Partial Interval Recording
F. Time Sampling
G. Which One to Use?
H. Review
I. Summary
Section 6: Data Collection that is Meaningful and Easy to Do
A. When Mama Ain’t Happy
B. Scatterplots Say It All
C. Masking Tape, Some Pockets, and Paper Clips
D. Data Paints a Beautiful Landscape at Lovely Lakes
E. Review
F. Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributor
C. Resources
D. References
E. Congratulations!
F. Exam

Staff Writer: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports. Disclosure: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.