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Evaluation Of Interactive Computerized Training To Teach Paraprofessionals To Implement Errorless Discrete Trial Instruction, Kristina R. Gerencser, Thomas S. Higbee, Bethany P. Contreras, Azure J. Pellegrino, Summer Gunn
Evaluation Of Interactive Computerized Training To Teach Paraprofessionals To Implement Errorless Discrete Trial Instruction, Kristina R. Gerencser, Thomas S. Higbee, Bethany P. Contreras, Azure J. Pellegrino, Summer Gunn
Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling Faculty Publications
Efficient and effective training strategies for paraprofessionals in special education settings face many challenges. Interactive computerized training (ICT) - a self-paced program that incorporates audio narration, video models, interactive activities, and competency checks - is one potential solution. ICT has been successful in training college students and special education teachers to implement discrete trial instruction (DTI), but its effectiveness to train paraprofessionals is unknown. Using a multiple-baseline design, we evaluated the feasibility of ICT, the fidelity of implementation of DTI increased for all participants when implemented with a student in their classroom, However competency varied. We added additional training components …