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Area of Science:

  • Education
  • Audiology
  • Special Education

Background:

  • Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) students in self-contained classrooms often face challenges with academic engagement and disruptive behaviors.
  • The physical classroom environment is a potential factor influencing student behavior and learning outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of physical classroom modifications on academic engagement and disruptive behavior in DHH students.
  • To assess the feasibility and acceptability of implementing environmental changes in special education settings.

Main Methods:

  • A multiple-baseline design was employed across three self-contained classrooms at a school for the Deaf.
  • Classroom modifications included adjustments to seating, organization, visual stimulation, and acoustics, developed in consultation with teachers.

Main Results:

  • A functional relationship was established, demonstrating that physical modifications led to increased academic engagement.
  • The study observed a significant decrease in disruptive behaviors following the implementation of environmental changes.
  • Teachers reported high social validity and acceptability of the intervention strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Physical modifications to the classroom environment are effective in enhancing academic engagement and reducing disruptive behavior in DHH students.
  • The findings suggest that environmental interventions are a practical and acceptable approach for improving educational settings for DHH learners.
  • Further research should explore long-term effects and broader applicability of these modifications.