The action research will be based on the off-task behavior of two 3rd grade students. In the attachments, you can find a template that must be used to follow each step of your intervention. The litera

Summary of findings and research questions

Recommended action targeted to findings

Who is responsible for the action?

T=Therapist

S=Student, C=Caregiver(s)

Who needs to be consulted or informed?

Who will monitor/collect data?

Timeline

Resources

1.What factors influence the students’ off-task behaviors.

 T, C:

1. Functional Assessment Screening Tool (FAST).

2. Observation

Throughout distance learning sessions

 Datasheets

1.1 Increase of duration, amount, and complexity of the tasks.

1.1-1.2 Implement behavioral antecedent interventions such as noncontingent reinforcement or NCR: providing frequent breaks during academic tasks, the high probability sequence, and auditive stimulus (classical music).

1.1-1.4 T, C

1.1-1.4 C

1.1-1.4 T

1.2 A non-stimulating learning environment.

Audio

1.3 Lack of the use of reinforcers to increase on-task behaviors.

1.3-1.4 Implement behavioral consequent interventions such as Premack Principle and differential negative reinforcement of alternative behaviors (DNRA).

1.4 Parental reinforcement of their children's escape behaviors and avoidance of academic assignments.

 2.0 What is the effect of antecedent and consequent strategies on the students’ off-task behaviors?

2.1 Compare the graphed data of students’ off-task behaviors before and after the implementation of the interventions.

T, C

C

T:

1. Observation

Throughout distance learning sessions

Datasheets of frequency and graphs

3.0 What is the effect of antecedent and consequent strategies on the students’ on-task behaviors?

3.1 Compare the graphed data of students’ on-task behaviors before and after the implementation of the interventions.

 T, C

C 

 T:

1. Observation

Throughout distance learning sessions

 Datasheets of frequency and graphs