-An in-depth review of empirical research related to PBIS (Positive behavior int
-An in-depth review of empirical research related to PBIS (Positive behavior interventions and supports)
-Observations or an interview with a special education or a general education teacher regarding implementation of PBIS at their district, school or classroom.
-An in-depth analysis of/reflection upon your observations/interview in relation to PBIS.
-Adequate and appropriate supporting sources
-Minimum of 5 peer-reviewed articles published within last 10 years
Websites may not be used as one of these 5 sources, nor can your textbook; however, if you have 5 sources, these are fine to use as additional sources. You can use websites that are governmental (e.g., the NCES or National Center for Education Statistics). Websites that are not acceptable are Wikipedia or WebMD.
Organization
Introduction: Spend the first 2-3 pages providing an overview of PBIS including its purpose and components including tiered intervention, Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports (SWPBS) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Research question and hypothesis: please write a research question and a hypothesis relating to PBIS.
Empirical literature: Next 2-3 page, please summarize empirical literature on PBIS.
Observation/interview: For the next 2-3 pages you would discuss your observations or a summary of teacher interview regarding PBIS implementation at their school or classroom.
Conclusion/Reflection: Please conclude and reflect in 1-2 page focusing on the following:
Answer your research question.
Please state whether your hypothesis was accepted or rejected.
What did you learn?
How did your literature review and observations/interview help you understand PBIS?
What questions do you still have?
What suggestions do you have?
This paper should be in the 7-8 typewritten pages (12-point font, 1-inch margins and double spaced). Your cover page and your reference page do not count in the page limits. Again, this paper should be in APA format 7th ed. This is the requirement for the course and the program.