CW-FIT Tier 1: Improving Student Behavior in Middle School Art Classrooms
About the Intervention
CW-FIT Tier 1 is a multi-tier interdependent group contingency aligned with PBIS that targets improving student behavior in middle school art classrooms. CW-FIT Tier 1 involves teaching classroom expectations, using an interdependent group contingency, giving praise, and awarding points redeemable for a reward. Teachers organize students into teams and set a point goal for each class period. Teams earn points when all members are on-task, and rewards are given to teams that meet the point goal. The intervention also includes providing behavior-specific praise and pre-corrections to remind students of expectations.
Statistical Findings
Positive effect on group on-task behavior
Positive effect on target student on-task behavior
No significant decrease in teacher reprimands
More Intervention Details
Focus Areas
Disciplinary InfractionsPrograms & Services
General EducationDelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
N/ATarget Groups
Student(s), Teachers/Instructional TeamsSource
Darlene H., A., Howard P., W., Kimberly D., M. & Paul, C. (2020). Improving Student Behavior in Middle School Art Classrooms: Initial Investigation of CW-FIT Tier 1 (EJ1235752). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1235752.pdf.
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