Defining, Measuring and Monitoring Behaviors

Behavior Support for Intensive Intervention Course: Module 6 Overview

This module discusses how to define, measure and monitor behavior. By the end of the module you should be able to:

Select an appropriate target behavior
Write an operational definition for a target behavior
Identify relevant dimensions of behavior
Choose a measurement system based on relevant dimensions of behavior
Use graphing conventions to create meaningful visual displays of data

This module is divided into five 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 6 and provides an overview of module content and related activities.

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Part 1: How do we select an appropriate target behavior?

Part 1 explains how to select an appropriate target behavior. These are the behaviors that you are looking to change to better your students.

Worksheets & Activities

Activity 6.1 – Stop & Jot: Selecting Target Behaviors

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Part 2: How do we write an operational definition?

Part 2 describes how to write an operational definition for the target behavior.

Worksheets & Activities

Activity 6.2 – Stop & Jot: Write an Operational Definition

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Part 3: How do we use the dimensions of behavior to help us refine our definition?

Part 3 expands on the discussion about operational definitions (Part 2). The video describes how to refine your definition by using dimensions of behavior. Identify which behavior is causing the problem and which behavior you want to measure.