An Analysis of the Status and Stability of the Behaviors of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2008
Journal / Book Title
Journal of Behavioral Education
Abstract
Students with emotional and behavioral problems are placed in a variety of classroom settings, presumably where their needs can be best served. Little attention, however, has been dedicated to monitoring their behavioral progress in these settings. This study analyzed data on student engagement, disruption, and destruction during 10 types of instructional activities. Data were collected at two times across one academic year in Pennsylvania and California in 90 classrooms, ranging from grades 1 to 12. Tests of mean comparisons (i.e., independent samples and paired t-tests) and the association between variables (i.e., bivariate correlation analysis) were conducted to address a number of concerns regarding the status and stability of classrooms for students with EBD. Independent paired sample t-tests showed a lack of significant improvement in behaviors across time, and the correlational data reflect a significant relationship between student engagement and classroom activity. Findings are discussed in light of limitations and directions for future research. In addition, practical implications are noted.
DOI
10.1007/s10864-007-9059-5
MSU Digital Commons Citation
Hayling, Charlayne C.; Cook, Clay; Gresham, Frank M.; State, Talida; and Kern, Lee, "An Analysis of the Status and Stability of the Behaviors of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties" (2008). Department of Teaching and Learning Scholarship and Creative Works. 21.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/teaching-learning-facpubs/21