Application of a Pyramidal Training Model on the Implementation of Trial-Based Functional Analysis: a Partial Replication

Abstract

We employed a pyramidal training model (PTM) to teach staff to correctly implement and collect data for trialbased functional analysis (TBFA) in simulated situations. First, we trained four behavioral consultants (BCs) in a group format, who each trained one behavior technician (BT) in an individual format. We utilized a non-concurrent multiple baseline design to evaluate the effect of the training. During generalization probes, participants implemented TBFA with a novel problem behavior. This study will contribute to the literature on teaching staff how to conduct TBFA. This study demonstrates the application of a two-level PTM. This study illustrates how agencies can utilize the Task Analysis Training Protocol within a PTM to train staff on implementation of TBFA.

Piramit Modeli Aracılığıyla Sunulan Davranışsal Beceri Öğretiminin Pekiştireç Değerlendirme Öğretimi Üzerindeki Etkililiği

“…The second main finding of the study showed that, based on the pyramid model, secondary participants could also perform MSWO sessions with high treatment reliability and generalize the skill they acquired separately. These results are similar to previous studies' findings based on the pyramid model (Alnemary et al, 2017;Ducharme et al, 2009;.…”

“…In addition to these basic findings, there are points to be emphasized regarding this research process. For example, in some of the studies based on the pyramid model, data were collected through role-playing in the baseline sessions (Alnemary et al, 2017). In others, these sessions were planned with real persons (individuals with special needs).…”

“…The pyramid model is that after a specialist provides training to several people (primary participants) about a teaching method, the trained primary people also provide training to a certain number of other people (secondary participants). Therefore, it is possible to reach more people in a shorter time while presenting behavioral practices in a performance-based manner, and this is a useful training model, especially in cases where there are few specialists or highly qualified educators (Alnemary et al, 2017;Andzik & Canella-Malone, 2017). Researches show that the training offered based on the pyramid model increase the reliability of practicing behavioral methods of people in different positions such as teachers, carers, staff, and family members (Pence, Peter & Gilles, 2014).…”

“…In contrast, some of these studies show that the pyramid model effectively teaches family members who have children with special needs to deal with behavioral problems and teaching skills. Some studies show that it is also effective in teaching trial-based functional analysis (Alnemary et al, 2017;, standard functional analysis ; preference assessment teaching skills strategies (Ducharme et al, 2009), to practitioners.…”

Pre‐service teacher‐delivered behavioral skills training: A pyramidal training approach

“…This hands‐on approach to skill training is unique in that pre‐service teachers learn a new EBP while simultaneously learning how to teach others that same EBP through modeling, role‐play, and explicit instruction from an expert trainer. Pyramidal training methods have been used a variety of settings such as at home (e.g., Alnemary, Wallace, Alnemary, Gharapetian, & Yassine, ; Haberlin, Beauchamp, Agnew, & O'Brien, ), in schools (e.g., Kunnavatana et al, ; Suhrheinrich (), and university settings (e.g., Martocchio & Rosales, ).…”