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Operational Definitions & Lab Preschool Project

Operational Definitions & Lab Preschool Project. Defining Behavior in Observable Terms Define and use the Dead Man Test Review the Operational Definition Requirements for the Lab Preschool Project. Future Coursework Lab Preschool Project. Goals for Today. Defining Behavior.

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Operational Definitions & Lab Preschool Project

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  1. Operational Definitions & Lab Preschool Project

  2. Defining Behavior in Observable Terms Define and use the Dead Man Test Review the Operational Definition Requirements for the Lab Preschool Project Future Coursework Lab Preschool Project Goals for Today

  3. Defining Behavior • “He Engages in Behaviors” • Operational Definitions – describe the concepts in a manner that anyone can see and measure OBSERVABLE, MESURABLE, AND QUANTIFIABLE

  4. A framework for creating an operational definition • One word that captures the essence of what you are trying to observe: • Compliance: • What would you expect to see if you saw someone engaging in that behavior? • Compliance: Sitting in seat, pen out, writing on paper The sub test: could anyone look at your operational definition, and without asking any questions, take data that match yours?

  5. Dead Man Test If a dead man can do it, it ain't behavior, and if a dead man can't do it, then it is behavior (Malott & Suarez, 2003). • Focus on DO rather than DON’T • Child is not finishing his/her work • Child twirls pen and draws pictures on his/her paper • Must be specific and precise • Child is clean • Child’s hands and face are washed

  6. EXAMPLES OF OPERATIONAL DEFINTIONS Trish intentionally hits other people. Trish hits other people during recess Carlos is always disruptive. Carlos makes comments that do not relate to the topic or that include swear words • Jan leaves her assigned seat without permission • Jan completes less than 10% of assigned work Jan can’t sit still Because of her ADD.

  7. MUST SELF-EVALUATE USING THE RUBRIC!!!!! You will observe 3 students of three different ages Two independent observations 30 minutes apiece Operationally define for each child: General appearance Motor behavior and development Sensory and perceptual abilities Speech, language and communication skills Cognitive Development Emotional Expression Social Relating Skills Play Behavior Lab Preschool Project

  8. For More Information: • Alberto, P. A., & Troutman, A. C. (2009). Applied behavior analysis for teachers (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill-Prentice-Hall. • Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2007). Applied behavior analysis (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall. • Jablon, J. R., Dombro, A. L., & Dichtelmiller, M. L. (1999). The power of observation. Washington, DC: Teaching Strategies, Inc. • Malott, R. W., & Trojan Suarez, E. A. (2004). Elementary principles of behavior (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. • Meisels, S. J., Harrington, H. L., McMahon, P., Dichtelmiller, M. L., & Jablon, J. R. (2002). Thinking like a teacher: Using observational assessment to improve teaching and learning. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. • Starkman, N. (2006). Formative assessment: Building a better student. T.H.E.Journal, 33(14), 41-46.

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