Mod 10 School-Based Instructional Interventions (Machalicek et al.)

Question 1

Since teachers have reported feeling ill-prepared or without proper resources to implement evidence-based practices, the researchers conducted a review of instructional research to assist teachers in identifying which of the following dimensions?

(Select all that apply)

appropriate setting
linguistic background
effective interventions
cultural background
severity of disability

Answer 1

linguistic background
effective interventions
cultural background
severity of disability

Question 2

Which of the following considerations were required for previous research to be included in the research review?

(Select all that apply)

The study was published in a peer-reviewed journal.
The study took place in the school setting.
The study included participants between the ages of 3-21.
The study applied an intervention in an effort to teach skills.
The study utilized single-subject design.

Answer 2

all of the above

Question 3

Which of the following variables were evaluated for each study?

(Select all that apply)

the findings of the intervention
the type of intervention
the setting for intervention
the number of participants with ASD
the presence or absence of generalization

Answer 3

all of the above

Question 4

Which of the following areas were considered when evaluating outcomes of previous research?

(Select all that apply)

social validity measures
assessment of generalization and maintenance
number of replications per study
participant characteristics reported in the literature
effectiveness of intervention

Answer 4

social validity measures
assessment of generalization and maintenance
participant characteristics reported in the literature
effectiveness of intervention

Question 5

In the academic research conducted by Riesen, which instructional conditions were alternated across school days?

(Select all that apply)

errorless learning
constant time delay
simultaneous prompting
fluency training

Answer 5

constant time delay
simultaneous prompting

Question 6

In the communication skills study conducted by Schepis, in which of the following areas did teachers receive training?

(Select all that apply)

principles of reinforcement
behavioral momentum strategies
use of voice output communication aid
naturalistic teaching methods

Answer 6

use of voice output communication aid
naturalistic teaching methods

Question 7

In the functional life skills study conducted by Taylor, what happened once students reached criterion in the school setting?

Teaching and assessment of generalization began in the community setting.
More complex skills were introduced.
Students graduated from the study so that teachers could focus on new participants.
The researchers were able to analyze data and submit their research for publication.

Answer 7

Teaching and assessment of generalization began in the community setting.

Question 8

Regarding the effectiveness of the interventions, which of the following points can be made regarding the findings?

(Select all that apply)

-Some studies reported positive findings, even though data has unimpressive intervention effects.
- It is difficult to assess effectiveness of an intervention if there is no generalization across people, place and setting.
-Curricular categories have a high percentage of success.
-It is difficult to draw strong conclusions regarding comparative effectiveness, because of variabilities between studies.

Answer 8

-Some studies reported positive findings, even though data has unimpressive intervention effects.
-Curricular categories have a high percentage of success.
-It is difficult to draw strong conclusions regarding comparative effectiveness, because of variabilities between studies.

Question 9

Which of the following should be considered for generalization of new skills?

(Select all that apply)

use of natural, not instructional teaching stimuli
the cost of intervention materials
setting and conditions
availability of teaching staff

Answer 9

use of natural, not instructional teaching stimuli
setting and conditions
availability of teaching staff

Question 10

The quality of social validity measures in the reviewed studies could be improved in which of the following domains?

(Select all that apply)

the inclusion of more subjective measures
the involvement of the stakeholders
type of measurement tools utilized
the frequency of assessment

Answer 10

the involvement of the stakeholders
type of measurement tools utilized
the frequency of assessment