Teacher Acquisition of Functional Analysis Methods Using Pyramidal Training

Pence, Sacha T.; Peter, Claire C. St.; Giles, Aimee F.

doi:10.1007/s10864-013-9182-4

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“…This is the first empirical demonstration of a pyramidal training model to teach implementation of PECS. These results systematically replicate previous studies that have applied the pyramidal training model to teach implementation of preference assessments (Pence et al, ) and functional analyses (Pence et al, ).…”

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An Evaluation of Pyramidal Training to Teach Implementation of the Picture Exchange Communication System

Martocchio

Rosales

2016

Behavioral Interventions

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The pyramidal training or train‐the‐trainer model is a method of training in which a professional teaches a skill to a small group of individuals who then teach that skill to another set of individuals. This model has demonstrated efficacy to teach several behavioral intervention techniques to parents, teachers, and direct care staff in a timely manner. The purpose of the present study was to extend the literature on pyramidal training to teach implementation of the first four phases of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to university students working with a confederate learner. We used a multiple baseline across participants design (Tier 1 and 2) and a non‐concurrent multiple baseline design (Tier 3) to demonstrate the efficacy of this model. Results replicate and extend the literature on pyramidal training. Discussion focuses on implications and limitations to be addressed in future work. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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An Evaluation of Pyramidal Training to Teach Implementation of the Picture Exchange Communication System

Martocchio

Rosales

2016

Behavioral Interventions

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“…One solution might involve the adoption of pyramidal training. This peer training approach has been used to teach a variety of interventionist behaviors including correct implementation of functional analysis (Pence et al 2014), teaching procedures (Neef 1995), and preference assessments (Pence et al 2012). If a pyramidal approach is adopted, we advocate direct teaching on effective training practices as well as close monitoring of peer trainer behaviors to ensure integrity and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.…”

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“…For example, research has only begun to address how to maximize the effects of written instruction (e.g., Graff and Karsten 2012) and modeling (e.g., Catania et al 2009;Moore and Fisher 2007), the need for rehearsal (e.g., Ward-Horner and Sturmey 2012), or the type and frequency of performance feedback (e.g., Pence et al 2014;Wood et al 2007). Perhaps more importantly, the extent to which organizations adopt empirically supported training and performance management practices for use with staff is unknown.…”

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A Survey of Staff Training and Performance Management Practices: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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Henley

2015

Behav Analysis Practice

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The costs for delivering services to individuals with autism and other disabilities total more than $137 billion annually and grow exponentially. Given this figure, servicedelivery organizations are under pressure to ensure staff are well-prepared to deliver services through the provision of training. Providing effective staff training and performance management is also necessary for the delivery of evidencebased practice and is an ethical obligation for Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®) certificants. The purpose of the present study was to document the various types of staff and supervisory training and performance management procedures offered to BACB® certificants and aspirants working in applied settings.

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“…In recent years, researchers have evaluated methods for teaching parents (Hardy and Sturmey 1994;Lafasakis and Sturmey 2007), teachers (Catania et al 2009;Lerman et al 2008;Pence et al 2013;Sarokoff and Sturmey 2004), and paraprofessionals (LeBlanc et al 2005) to implement a variety of behavior-analytic interventions. One frequently trained intervention is an effective, evidence-based form of systematic teaching called discrete-trial training (DTT).…”

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Global Measures of Treatment Integrity May Mask Important Errors in Discrete-Trial Training

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Subramaniam

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Teacher Acquisition of Functional Analysis Methods Using Pyramidal Training

Cited by 44 publications

References 27 publications

An Evaluation of Pyramidal Training to Teach Implementation of the Picture Exchange Communication System

An Evaluation of Pyramidal Training to Teach Implementation of the Picture Exchange Communication System

A Survey of Staff Training and Performance Management Practices: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Global Measures of Treatment Integrity May Mask Important Errors in Discrete-Trial Training

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