Benchmark Homework: Proposal for Behavior Change Plan
Teachers must employ a variety of assessments, instructional strategies, and intervention techniques to support their students who are displaying behaviors that are getting in the way of successful learning in the classroom. If initial classroom management efforts are unsuccessful in helping such a student, then it is often determined that the situation warrants a behavior plan. For a behavior plan to be successful, it is imperative that stakeholders collaborate to support the student in reducing the occurrence of challenging behaviors and increasing appropriate behaviors. When appropriate, the student should also be involved in the development of the behavior plan. Providing students with choices and involving them in decision-making aids in the development of self-advocacy and self-determination.
For this benchmark, you will propose a behavioral intervention plan for a student based on the information provided in "Student Scenario: Joseph." Use the "Proposal for Behavior Change Template" to complete this homework.
Part I: Data Collection and Definition of Student Behavior
Describe Joseph's behaviors on the ABC chart using the "Proposal for Behavior Change Template" provided. Create one measurable, observable operational definition for Joseph's challenging behavior.
Part II: Analysis of Data
The hypothesis is a best guess of the cause of the function of behavior that summarizes the observations. It includes the when (antecedent or trigger), the what (behavior of student), and the why (outcome student's target behavior: attention, tangible, or escape).
Part III: Intervention Ideas and Replacement Behaviors
Based on your analysis of the FBA data and the operational definition for Joseph's behavior, identify an appropriate replacement behavior.
Part IV: Proposed Intervention Plan
Propose an intervention plan that outlines one goal for Joseph and includes the following:
o Replacement behavior and specific steps to be implemented that will help Joseph reach each goal.
o Strategies to manage activities and social interaction through collaboration with general educators and other colleagues.
o Rewards and reinforcements you will use with Joseph.
o A plan to monitor progress by gathering ongoing data from colleagues and student's family.
o Steps to resolve any escalation of behavior safely and appropriately.
Be sure to incorporate appropriate intervention and replacement behavior ideas identified in Part III.
Part V: Reflection
In a 250 to 500 words summary reflect upon how you, in your future professional practice, will ensure formal and informal assessments of student behaviors are unbiased and technically sound, considering culture, language, gender, and ability differences.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.