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Steps |
Self-directed |
Teacher-directed |
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Identifies the problem
behavior |
The teacher determines
that Bob does not bring his textbook and other materials to class. |
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Collects baseline data |
The teacher makes
certain that Bob has the necessary materials and skills for compliance. She
collects two weeks of baseline data on whether he brings the book and other
necessary materials to class. She determines that he came prepared to class
on 2 out of 10 days. |
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Selects a replacement
behavior and determines the criterion |
The teacher discusses
the goal with Bob, and they decide that Bob will bring the book and other
materials to class on at least 4 out of 5 days each week. |
The teacher decides
that Bob will bring the book and other materials to class at least 4 out of 5
days each week. |
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Identifies possible
strategies |
The teacher gains
Bob’s cooperation in implementing self-monitoring and self-reinforcement
strategies. |
The teacher decides to
implement a positive reinforcement strategy. She will monitor the behavior
and reinforce Bob when he brings the required materials to class. |
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Implements strategy |
After the teacher
shows Bob how to monitor his own behavior, he tracks his progress. For his
reinforcement, Bob chooses 15 minutes of extra computer time on Fridays. |
The teacher monitors
Bob’s behavior. For his reinforcement, Bob chooses 15 minutes of extra
computer time on Fridays. |
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Monitors and evaluates
progress |
Bob is responsible for
monitoring his success at bringing the supplies to class and showing the
completed chart to the teacher each Friday before rewarding himself with
extra computer time. |
The teacher prepares a
simple monitoring chart and places it in her planning book. She tells Bob
that she will review his compliance for the week and let him know whether he
has earned extra computer time. |