Assessing Interobserver Agreement (IOA) with Procedural Integrity: Evaluation of Training Methods among Classroom Instructors. Issue 1 (2nd January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hartz, Renee M.; Gould, Kaitlin; Harper, Jill M.; Luiselli, James K.
• Is Part Of: Child & family behavior therapy. Volume 43:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 12
• Publication Date: 2021-01-02
• Subjects: Applied behavior analysis -- behavioral skills training -- IOA assessment -- performance management -- procedural integrity; Child psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Behavior therapy -- Periodicals; Family psychotherapy -- Periodicals; 616.891
• DOI: 10.1080/00168890.2020.1848404
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0731-7107

Abstract

Abstract: This study evaluated training methods to improve procedural integrity of classroom instructorswhen assessing interobserver agreement (IOA) with their students. Compared to baseline conditions in a multiple baseline across settings design, training that included a memo-task analysis review did not improve procedural integrity. Subsequent intervention consisting of single-session group administered behavioral skills training (BST: instruction, demonstration, role-playing, performance feedback) increased and stabilized procedural integrity of all instructors. These findings support previous training research concerned with procedural integrity of care providers and a competency-based approach towards improving IOA assessment.