ERIC Number: EJ1316046
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Dec
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-2154-1647
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Effects of the Good Behavior Game on Students with Severe Disabilities
Conradi, Lyndsey Aiono; Jameson, J. Matt; Fischer, Aaron J.; Farrell, Michael; Eichelberger, Carrie; Ryan, Joanna; Bowman, Jessica A.; McDonnell, John
Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, v56 n4 p454-465 Dec 2020
Numerous studies have demonstrated the positive effects of the Good Behavior Game (GBG); however, limited information exists on the impact of the GBG on students with severe disabilities. This study investigated the impact of the GBG on students with severe disabilities and their off-task behaviors. Three students in three self-contained elementary classrooms and three special education teachers participated in this study. Special Education teachers implemented the GBG during whole group instruction, and researchers used a momentary time sample to measure the percentage of student off-task behavior. A multiple-probe baseline design organized the data to analyze the overall effects of the intervention. All participants showed a decrease in off-task behavior during the GBG. Implementing teachers found the intervention to be socially valid.
Descriptors: Severe Disabilities, Time on Task, Student Behavior, Self Contained Classrooms, Students with Disabilities, Special Education Teachers, Educational Games, Teaching Methods, Group Instruction, Program Effectiveness, Contingency Management, Elementary Education, Behavior Modification
Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children. DDD, P.O. Box 3512, Fayetteville, AR 72702. Tel: 479-575-3326; Fax: 479-575-6676; Web site: http://www.daddcec.com/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education (ED)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: H325160064
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