About the Intervention
Class-Wide Function-Related Intervention Teams (CW-FIT) is a multitiered classroom behavior management intervention for elementary students, implemented in art classrooms in this study. The intervention targets students exhibiting disruptive behavior and aims to improve on-task behavior. CW-FIT is delivered through face-to-face instruction in art classes meeting 1-2 times per week for 30-60 minutes. Tier 1 includes: (1) teaching three social skills (following directions the first time, getting the teacher's attention the right way, ignoring others' inappropriate behavior) through 10-15 minute lessons with direct instruction, discussion, and role-play over 3 weeks; (2) organizing students into teams of 3-4 members; (3) using a timer set at 3-5 minute intervals; (4) awarding points and behavior-specific praise to teams displaying social skills; and (5) providing group rewards (tangible items like candy/pencils/toys or experiential activities) to teams meeting daily point goals. Tier 2 adds self-management charts for students not responding to Tier 1. Teachers received a 2-hour initial training session with a 30-minute booster session, plus brief consultation (10-15 minutes total) during implementation. Social skills posters are displayed throughout implementation.
Statistical Findings
Positive effect: on student on-task behavior in all three classrooms
Positive effect: on teacher praise-to-reprimand ratios
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Focus Areas
Disciplinary Infractions, Social-Emotional LearningPrograms & Services
General EducationDelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
N/ATarget Groups
Student(s), Teachers/Instructional TeamsCitation
Graham, M. A., Hansen, B. D., Howard P., W., Nelson, M. A., Paul, C. & Williams, L. (2018). Improving Student Behavior in Art Classrooms: An Exploratory Study of CW-FIT Tier 1 (EJ1191271). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1191271.pdf.
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