Direct Observation of Teacher and Student Behavior in School Settings: Trends, Issues and Future Directions

Across the modern history of the field of special education and emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD), direct observation of student and educator behavior has been an essential component of the diagnostic process, student progress monitoring, and establishing functional and statistical relationships...

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Published in:Behavioral disorders 2014-08, Vol.39 (4), p.190-200
Main Authors: Lewis, Timothy J., Scott, Terrance M., Wehby, Joseph H., Wills, Howard P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied Behavior Analysis
Barriers
Behavior Disorders
Behavior Patterns
Behavior Problems
Behavioral disorders
Classroom environment
Classroom interaction
Classroom observations
Data
Educational Environment
Educational History
Educational Practices
Educational Strategies
Educational Trends
Emotional disorders
Emotional Disturbances
Intervention
Mathematical intervals
Mental illness
Methods
Observation
Observational research
Observational studies
Observations
Outcomes of Education
Performance Factors
Predictor Variables
Psychological aspects
Psychological research
Research Methodology
School psychology
Social behavior
Special Education
Special needs students
Student Behavior
Studies
Teacher Behavior
Teacher-student relationships
Teachers
Trend Analysis
Trends
Variables
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Summary:Across the modern history of the field of special education and emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD), direct observation of student and educator behavior has been an essential component of the diagnostic process, student progress monitoring, and establishing functional and statistical relationships within research. This article provides an overview of the importance of direct observation in the field of EBD and current direct observation strategies and behavioral targets, as well as an analysis of the strengths and limitations of direct observation. Recommendations, including the possible expansion of traditional direct observation metrics, are discussed.
ISSN:0198-7429
2163-5307
DOI:10.1177/019874291303900404