Teacher Perceptions of Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS)
Author | : Melanie L. Martinez |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 47 |
Release | : 2017 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1002306273 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A significant concern among administrators, teachers, and parents is disruptive student behavior. Educational researchers have found that traditional discipline policies such as suspension, expulsion, and other Zero Tolerance practices have failed to reduce disruptive behaviors in students. Furthermore, traditional discipline policies have been shown to discriminate against students of color and those with disabilities. This study investigated teachers’ perceptions of alternative discipline policies, specifically Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Participants were interviewed individually using questions developed by the researcher regarding experiences and perceptions of PBIS. Common themes identified from responses were the need for ongoing professional development, the need to develop interventions for high-risk students who are not responding to primary interventions, and the need to establish data collection protocols to evaluate the effectiveness of PBIS implementation, which was regarded as a limitation in the current implementation of PBIS.