We evaluated a trial-based approach to conducting functional analyses in classroom settings. Ten students referred for problem behavior were exposed to a series of assessment trials, which were interspersed among classroom activities throughout the day. Results of these trial-based functional analyses were compared to those of more traditional functional analyses. Outcomes of both assessments s...

The results of a functional analysis of problem behavior and a paired-choice assessment were compared to determine whether the same social reinforcers were identified for problem behavior and an appropriate response (time allocation). The two assessments were conducted in classroom settings with 4 adolescents with mental retardation who engaged in severe problem behavior. Each student's classro...

1 Ladimer S. Nagurney, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT 06117 [email protected] Abstract  This paper reports our experiences in teaching introductory programming for engineers in an interactive classroom.. We describe how the course has evolved from the traditional course, the structure of the classroom, the choice of softwar...