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R W Malott¹, P L Vunovich, W Boettcher

¹Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.

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This study introduces a behavioral systems approach for designing educational organizations. Applying this framework to behavior analysis teaching highlights the need for student recruitment and alumni support.

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Area of Science:

Behavioral science
Organizational psychology
Educational systems design

Background:

Traditional organizational design often overlooks behavioral principles.
Effective teaching systems require a structured, behavioral approach.
Behavior analysis education can benefit from systematic design.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a behavioral systems approach to organizational design.
To apply this approach to the teaching of behavior analysis.
To identify key areas for improvement in behavior analysis training programs.

Main Methods:

The article outlines a three-component systems approach: goal-directed systems design, behavioral systems engineering, and performance management.
This approach is applied to the Association for Behavior Analysis's Education Board and Teaching Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group.
The framework is also adapted for individual faculty members managing university-based training systems.

Main Results:

Application to the Association for Behavior Analysis revealed a need to focus on student recruitment and alumni placement/retention.
For individual faculty, the approach generated specific strategies for textbook development, undergraduate research, colloquia, career advising, exam preparation, graduate training, and alternative classroom methods.
The behavioral systems approach provides a comprehensive model for enhancing educational program effectiveness.

Conclusions:

A behavioral systems approach offers a robust framework for optimizing organizational design in educational settings.
Implementing this approach can lead to improved student recruitment, alumni success, and overall training quality in behavior analysis.
This systematic methodology supports the development of innovative teaching practices and career support within academic programs.