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- Author(s)
- Polson, D. A. D.
- Year
- 1995, Fall
- Title
- Fostering multiple repertoires in undergraduate behavior analysis students
- Volume
- 18(2), 293-299
- Abstract
- Eight techniques used by the author in teaching an introductory applied behavior analysis course are described: (a) a detailed study guide, (b) frequent tests, (c) composition of practice test questions. (d) in-class study groups, (e) fluency building with a computerized flash-card program, (f) bonus marks for participation during question-and-answer sessions, (g) student presentations that summarize and analyze recently published research, and (h) in-class behavior analysis of comic strips. Together, these techniques require an extensive amount of work by students. Nevertheless, students overwhelmingly prefer this approach to the traditional lecture-midterm-final format, and most earn an A as their final course grade.
Keywords: college instruction, behavior analysis, study guide, frequent tests, practice test questions, study groups, fluency, student presentations