Measurement of behaviors: Can the pre-service special education teachers define the target behavior operationally and choose behavior recording techniques accurately?

Özdemir R., Sönmez N., Koldaş M.

2024 TED Conference, Pennsylvania, United States Of America, 5 - 08 November 2024, (Unpublished)

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Unpublished
  • City: Pennsylvania
  • Country: United States Of America
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the level of pre-service special education (PSE) teachers' skills in defining the behavior operationally and choosing the appropriate recording techniques. Behavior definitions will be evaluated with a self-generated rubric. Short videos will be shown to pre-service teachers to choose the appropriate recording system.

This study aims to analyze the level of pre-service teachers' skills in defining the behavior operationally and choosing the appropriate recording techniques. The participants are at least forty pre-service teachers. Descriptive statistics are used to analyze data. The findings and future implications will be discussed.