Improving Student Behavior in Art Classrooms: An Exploratory Study of CW-FIT Tier 1
Saved in:
| Title: | Improving Student Behavior in Art Classrooms: An Exploratory Study of CW-FIT Tier 1 |
|---|---|
| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nelson, Melanie A., Caldarella, Paul (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions. Oct 2018 20(4):227-238. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2018 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Institute of Education Sciences (ED) |
| Contract Number: | R324A120344 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Grade 3 Primary Education Early Childhood Education Grade 5 Intermediate Grades Middle Schools |
| Descriptors: | Student Behavior, Behavior Problems, Art Education, Intervention, Classroom Techniques, Elementary School Students, Time on Task, Positive Reinforcement, Teacher Attitudes, Elementary School Teachers, Student Attitudes, Program Effectiveness, Grade 3, Grade 5 |
| Geographic Terms: | Utah |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1098300718762744 |
| ISSN: | 1098-3007 |
| Abstract: | Disruptive student behavior, a common concern for teachers, presents particular challenges for those who teach art. Class-Wide Function-Related Intervention Teams (CW-FIT) is a multitiered intervention for implementing effective classroom management strategies aligned with schoolwide positive behavior interventions and supports. CW-FIT has proven effective in general education classrooms, with its emphasis on social skills instruction, teacher praise, group contingency, and positive reinforcement. This first study of CW-FIT implementation in elementary art classrooms examined its effects on student on-task behavior. The researchers used a single-subject (AB) design in one classroom and reversal designs (ABAB) in two classrooms. Results indicated student on-task behavior significantly improved, and the teacher was able to implement CW-FIT with fidelity as well as increase her praise-to-reprimand ratios. Both teacher and students found the intervention to be socially valid. Study implications and limitations are discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2018 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1191271 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Disruptive student behavior, a common concern for teachers, presents particular challenges for those who teach art. Class-Wide Function-Related Intervention Teams (CW-FIT) is a multitiered intervention for implementing effective classroom management strategies aligned with schoolwide positive behavior interventions and supports. CW-FIT has proven effective in general education classrooms, with its emphasis on social skills instruction, teacher praise, group contingency, and positive reinforcement. This first study of CW-FIT implementation in elementary art classrooms examined its effects on student on-task behavior. The researchers used a single-subject (AB) design in one classroom and reversal designs (ABAB) in two classrooms. Results indicated student on-task behavior significantly improved, and the teacher was able to implement CW-FIT with fidelity as well as increase her praise-to-reprimand ratios. Both teacher and students found the intervention to be socially valid. Study implications and limitations are discussed. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 1098-3007 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1098300718762744 |
