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Melissa R Nosik1, W Larry Williams
1Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV 89557, United States.
Research in Developmental Disabilities
|April 8, 2011
Summary
A computer-based training package improved staff treatment integrity in discrete-trial and backward chaining procedures. Skills were maintained six weeks post-training, demonstrating effective competency-based instruction and feedback.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Educational Technology
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Background:
- Effective training is crucial for implementing behavioral procedures.
- Multi-component training packages may enhance skill acquisition and maintenance.
- Computer-based training offers a scalable solution for staff development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the treatment integrity of a computer-based training package.
- To assess the effectiveness of competency-based instructions, video modeling, and feedback.
- To examine the maintenance of trained skills over time.
Main Methods:
- A multiple baseline design across participants was employed.
- Treatment integrity was measured for discrete-trial and backward chaining procedures.
- Training included competency-based instructions, video modeling, and feedback.
Main Results:
- All four staff members achieved 100% treatment integrity on at least one skill.
- Skills were maintained at high levels six weeks after the training concluded.
- The computer-based training package demonstrated significant effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Multi-component computer-based training is effective for improving treatment integrity.
- This training approach facilitates skill maintenance in behavioral procedures.
- Competency-based instructions, video modeling, and feedback are key components for success.
