Advisor Information
Brian McKevitt
Location
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
3-3-2017 2:15 PM
End Date
3-3-2017 3:30 PM
Abstract
The purpose of the current study is to examine the relationship between staff perceptions of behavior and discipline and the implementation of positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS). Despite studies that have found PBIS to be effective, research is needed to understand teachers’ perceptions of behavior and discipline in order to identify the needs and concerns of school staff. Identifying such needs and concerns may lead to improved implementation of PBIS. For this study, 292 teachers and other certified staff from a public school district were asked to complete a survey that addresses the perceptions, beliefs, and needs of school staff in regard to behavior, discipline, and the implementation of PBIS. The integrity of implementation was also measured in order to examine the relationship between implementation and staff perceptions. No strong relationship was found between implementation integrity and staff perceptions. There were no significant differences in perceptions between novice and experienced teachers. For school level, significant differences were found between elementary and secondary school staff.
An Analysis of Teacher Perceptions of Student Behavior and Discipline in Schools Implementing PBIS
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
The purpose of the current study is to examine the relationship between staff perceptions of behavior and discipline and the implementation of positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS). Despite studies that have found PBIS to be effective, research is needed to understand teachers’ perceptions of behavior and discipline in order to identify the needs and concerns of school staff. Identifying such needs and concerns may lead to improved implementation of PBIS. For this study, 292 teachers and other certified staff from a public school district were asked to complete a survey that addresses the perceptions, beliefs, and needs of school staff in regard to behavior, discipline, and the implementation of PBIS. The integrity of implementation was also measured in order to examine the relationship between implementation and staff perceptions. No strong relationship was found between implementation integrity and staff perceptions. There were no significant differences in perceptions between novice and experienced teachers. For school level, significant differences were found between elementary and secondary school staff.