Behavior Consultation Theory For this project the behavioral consultation theory (BC) will guide the process of the consultation. The behavioral theory has evolved over the years. At first, the behavior concept started with Watson (1930). He studied only what could be directly observed and measured-behaviors. Then Bandura (1977), the neobehaviorist, he developed the social cognitive theory that has been used to develop some BC techniques. Following, Bergan, (1977) developed the behavior-operant model. Resulting with Bergan and Kratochwill (1990) who updated behavior-operant model to a structured systematic problem-solving method. Bergan & Kratochwill (1990) state that consultation is an indirect problem-solving process between consultant …show more content…
During this session the consultant must discuss goals of consultation, confidentiality and limits, timeframes of service and time the consultant will be available. This step is critical because in order for the consultee to be effective, he or she must feel warmth, empathy, and active listening from the consultant. The consultant should establish a nonjudgmental and nonhierarchical relationship with the consultee. One effective active listening technique is the SOLER strategy. This strategy consists of (S) facing other person squarely, (O) open posture towards consultee, (L) leaning towards the person, (E) maintain good eye contact and (R) having a relaxed posture. Building rapport and establishing an effective relationship is important. A common pitfall is the tendency to rush and skip the relationship building step. There is a higher possibility of intervention fidelity when a teacher to feels comfortable in seeking help from the consultant when he or she lacks knowledge, skills, confidence or objectivity, about the intervention. An effective relationship can strengthen the teacher and school psychologist knowledge in implementing the right intervention for the student. This is the first step in consultation. I would introduce myself to the teacher and I will stablish a good relationship with her in order to move into the problem identification step. Since this is the foundation of the …show more content…
The Problem Identification Interview (PII) and the Problem Identification Interview Data Sheet (PIIDS) are two interview forms that will yield information regarding the student’s frequency, duration, intensity, antecedents, and consequences of the exhibiting behavior. The two forms use the verbal structuring techniques to guide and reinforce the consultee in accepting the consultant’s suggestions and interventions. The structured questions categories consist of the following information: background environment, setting in which the behavior occurs, parameters of the behavior, special characteristics of the client, nature of the observations, previous intervention plans, agreement on specific intervention plan, and additional data that may be needed to solve the problem. Once rapport has been build, assessment of the teacher’s beliefs, the problem identification is the step that follows. This section is structured to identify the problem behavior and measure the frequency and duration of the behavior. Teachers nowadays have constant struggles in behavior management. The outcome of this model if to strengthen the teacher’s abilities in managing future behavior problem in the
The field of psychology is a discipline, originated from many branches of science. It has applications from within a complete scope of avenues, from psychotherapy to professional decision-making. The flexibility and versatility of this field reflects its importance and demands in-depth analysis. Psychology was a division of philosophy until it developed independent scientific disciplines. The history of psychology was a scholarly study of the mind and behavior that dates back to the beginning of civilization. There are important details from previous theory psychologist, research have contributed to behaviorism approaches and have contributed towards specific current behavioral practices. Contemporary behavior therapy began to emerge into distinct practical and core learning theories concerning the needs and knowledge engaging cultural and professional differences.
Cognitive behavioral therapy earliest inventors were behaviorist, such as Skinner, Watson, and Pavlov. They’re the ones who led to the advancement for behavioral treatment of mental disorders. Behavioral modification is a technique that uses positive and negative reinforcements to change a particular behavior and reaction to a stimulus. Behavioral therapist only focused on an individual’s behavior not their thoughts. During this era, psychologists applied B.F. Skinner’s radical behaviorism to clinical work. Much of these studies focused on chronic psychiatric disorders, such as autism and psychotic behavior. His methods also focus...
Writing Assignment Two Introduction Special education includes addressing students’ academic needs as well as their behavioral needs. A student with a disability is not exempt from disciplinary measures, as students with can be suspended and even expelled from the school environment. More specifically, students with emotional disturbance can display maladaptive behaviors. These maladaptive behaviors can generate unsafe learning environments. More importantly, the creation of an effective behavior intervention plan (BIP) is imperative.
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Consultation is defined as an indirect problem-solving and decision-making model that involves the cooperative efforts of a consultant (specialist) and consultees (teachers, parents, caregivers) to clarify primary needs and issues and to develop, implement, and evaluate appropriate strategies for intervention. (Richard & Smoot, 2000). Over the last few years or so, behavioral consultation has become increasingly studied, and advances in the definitions, standardization, psychometric criteria, training, and generalizability of consultation research, methodology, and outcomes for this type of consultation are now documented. Behavioral, mental health, and organizational development are the three general models of consultation. Behavioral consultation
Water makes up 75% of human body. It is the most important ingredient in our bodies. Today many people ignore drinking water and concentrate more into the carbonated drinks. One of the main reasons I would think people drink more carbonated drinks (such as sodas and sport drinks) is because of the way a company hype up their products and use their marketing strategies to influence people into buying them. Many benefits come out of drinking water. First, it quenches one’s thirst much better than any carbonated drinks. Second, it keeps one’s skin clear and healthy looking. In addition, it protects the human body from several diseases. Many people choose drinking sodas and sports drinks than water because water does not have much of a taste and carbonated drinks are flavored and tasteful. I guess I am one of those people who has being caught on to the hype of the soda companies. I do not really drink much water I would say I barely drink two cups a day, but I know the how good water is for my body. So I am modifying my behavior by adding more water to my diet.
It takes a while to change any behavior. Part of the plan should be effective consequence strategies. Planned consequences reinforce the acquisition and use of alternative skills and reduce the effectiveness of problem behavior should it continue to occur. Having planned consequences should help teach the student that his/her use of alternative skills is a better way to bring about the desired result. Because it does take a while for a behavior intervention plan to change a student 's behavior, it is important that the IEP team decide what will happen when the problem behavior still occurs. If it is a manageable behavior, it is important to come up with responses that discourage the problem behavior and do not provide the function or desired result of the behavior. In some cases the behavior may be extreme. The IEP team should develop a crisis plan to address those situations. First the group needs to define what is a crisis. Then they should describe the intervention procedures to be put into place including who will be involved. They must identify the resources needed to implement the plan and agree on the procedures for documenting the use of the crisis
It is rare to find one behavioral intervention that addresses the function of a problem behavior in each situation and setting. Positive behavioral support strategies should therefore include multicomponent intervention plans. Begin by developing a hypothesis regarding the undesirable behavior. The hypothesis statement is a summary of the evidence collected in the functional assessment.
Classroom management is one of the most essential skills to becoming an effective classroom teacher. Teachers who possess the ability to manage their classroom are able to create an environment where learning is the focus (Burden & Cooper, 2004). Although teachers may be well prepared and skilled with classroom management, at some point in time they will encounter a student or students whose behavior hovers authority and the functioning of the class. There is no simple way to deal with these difficult situations, but there are strategies to help. The first step is to identify the purpose of the behavior. A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), is a systematic set of strategies that are used to determine the underlying function or purpose of a behavior so that an effective intervention plan can be developed (NPDC, 2014).
The paper provides systematic review over the role of behaviour management for learners and how effective teaching paramount this agenda. The major objective for achieving effective teaching and learning is to ensure that teacher have all the necessary skills and knowledge to deal and tackle such learners who are facing difficulties. Behaviour management actually provides an opportunity for value based and social learning means to maximise the success factor of academic education objectives. The behaviour issues existing in classroom has increased the level of stress for both the student and teachers, leading to disrupt the lesson flow and bring out conflict in learning process and learning objectives.
Classroom management has the largest effect on student achievement, so students cannot learn in poorly managed classroom. Additionally, research has pointed out that the quality of teacher-student relationships is the main aspect of classroom management.(…2). Furthermore, when teachers set classroom management plan, the plan will give structure to everything from seating to lessons to grading to the relationship between students. Teachers should incorporate strategies for addressing student behavior into classroom
As stated earlier, I believe Classroom Management is the key to how learning can take place and students can feel safe participating. I hope to create an environment that is conducive to learning and involves all my students. I believe the most important part of classroom management is not the behavior problems but creating a good rapport with the students, encouraging them to succeed and setting high expectations for them. As well as using an engaging a curriculum, I believe you can create this environment and it will limit the behavior problems in your classroom from the
Classroom management, involving all the strategies used by teachers in order to provide order in the classroom, can be regarded as an essential for effective teaching and learning. According to Davis (1981), “basic classroom management is just plain good sense. Yet, it can be as personal as your private lifestyle” (p.79). One of the biggest challenge teachers face day in and day out is dealing with behavior of children and young pupils in classroom. Therefore, the classroom practice of individual teachers would be the key aspect of improving the behavior of pupils in schools (Hart, 2010). One of the significant attribute of promise to teaching, especially in classroom behavior management, is teacher’s sense of efficacy. According to Woolfolk-Hoy (2000), development of self-efficacy is essential for producing effective, committed and ardent teachers, Moreover, teachers who are trained to be more effective in meeting both academic and non-academic student needs create a positive and successful classroom environment for all students (Alvares, 2007). The importance of self-efficacy in behavior management has been highlighted by Martin, linfoot, and stephenson (1999) who proposed that teacher’ responses to misbehavior may be mediated by their beliefs about their ability to deal with behavior, as well as their beliefs about the causes of student misbehavior.
In the second semester all teachers work together implementing his behavioral plan more effective and constant and it made a difference that all teachers were in the same page” accordingly to the Especial Ed. Teacher. As the homeroom teacher mention that it was great that the parents were supportive to the strategies that t...