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Fixed-time teacher attention to decrease off-task behaviors of typically developing third graders.

Jennifer L Austin¹, Jennifer M Soeda

¹California State University, Fresno, CA, USA. austin@uhcl.edu

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

|July 4, 2008

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Fixed-time (FT) reinforcer delivery effectively reduced off-task behavior in two typically developing third graders. This intervention provides a practical strategy for managing classroom behavior using a consistent schedule.

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Area of Science:

Behavioral psychology
Educational psychology

Background:

Limited evidence exists for fixed-time (FT) reinforcer delivery in typically developing populations.
Previous studies often used dense schedules, hindering practical application.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate the efficacy of FT reinforcer delivery in reducing off-task behavior.
To explore the use of a teacher-selected FT schedule (FT 4 min) in a natural classroom setting.

Main Methods:

The study involved two typically developing third-grade students.
A fixed-time (FT) 4-minute schedule of reinforcer delivery was implemented.
Off-task behavior was measured to assess the intervention's impact.

Main Results:

Immediate reductions in off-task behavior were observed for both participating students.
The FT 4-minute schedule proved effective in decreasing behavioral disruptions.

Conclusions:

Fixed-time (FT) reinforcer delivery is an effective strategy for reducing off-task behavior in typically developing children.
Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms of FT schedules in real-world educational settings.