Behavioral Theory I

Behavior Support for Intensive Intervention Course: Module 1 Overview

This module focuses on behavioral theory and is an introduction to observing and measuring behavior. By the end of this module, you should be able to:

Describe the rationale and importance of behavior support
Define and identify elements of basic behavioral theory including three-term contingency, reinforcement, punishment and extinction
Define and describe the function of behavior

This module is divided into four parts, with an introduction and closing. A 508 compliant version of the full PowerPoint presentation across all parts of the module is available below.

Complete Slide Deck (508 compliant with no animations)

Complete Slide Deck (with animations)

Workbook (508 compliant)

For questions related to course content, please contact ncii@air.org

Introduction

This video introduces Module 1 and provides an overview of module content and related activities.

Worksheets & Activities

Activity 1.1 - Stop & Jot: What do you know about behavior support?

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Part 1: Why do we need to focus on behavior?

This part explains why it is important to focus on behavior. The video describes the traditional understanding of how to approach behavior in school and the classroom.

Worksheets & Activities

Activity 1.2 - Stop & Jot: Effective Teacher Behavior

Activity 1.3 – Discussion Board: Effective Teacher Behavior

Part 2: What are the elements of basic behavioral theory?

This part describes the basic elements of behavioral theory. This is essential to gain a basic understanding of key concepts of behavioral theory.

Worksheets & Activities

Activity 1.4 – Stop & Jot: Thinking About Behavior

Activity 1.5 – Workbook Quiz: Antecedents

Activity 1.6 – Workbook Quiz: Behaviors

Activity 1.7 – Workbook Quiz: Observable and Measurable

Activity 1.8 – Workbook Quiz: Consequences

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Part 3: What are the elements of basic behavioral theory?

This part is a continuation of the discussion of basic elements of behavioral theory from part 2. The focus of the video is on the different types of consequence and antecedent conditions.