Abstract
The purpose of this study was to provide initial evaluation of a web-based training module on rating accuracy when using Direct Behavior Rating (DBR). Components of the training module included (a) an overview familiarizing users with assessing student behavior with this method, (b) modeling that includes frame-of-reference training, and (c) multiple opportunities to practice and receive immediate corrective feedback. Participants included 90 undergraduate students assigned to one of six sessions (three experimental and three control). Rating accuracy served as the outcome measure defined as the difference between the rater score and a comparison derived from an expert DBR or systematic direct observation (SDO) score. Rating targets included academically engaged, disruptive, and respectful behavior. Completion of the DBR training module generally yielded ratings that more closely compared with the scores obtained via DBR experts and SDO, yet specific results were mixed across type of rating (i.e., behavior target and duration) and comparison (i.e., DBR expert and SDO). Limitations, future research directions, and implications for practice are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 92-104 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | School Mental Health |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1 2015 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The authors would like to thank Rohini Sen for her assistance with data analyses and Austin Johnson for his editorial feedback. Preparation of this article was supported by funding provided by the Institute for Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education (R324B060014). Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position of the Institute or U.S. Department of Education, and such endorsements should not be inferred.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2014, Springer Science+Business Media New York.
Keywords
- Behavior assessment
- Direct Behavior Rating
- Rater accuracy
- Teacher training