During practicum, I have been using data collection for Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs). Functional Behavior Assessments data collection and progress monitoring are very important in order to determine if students are making any progress in regards to their behaviors that are problematic to the teacher, and/or other students. Based on the data that we collect, we decide on the behaviors that we want to focus on with the teacher. When using data collection, technology resources are being used to determine if the data shows an increase or decrease in targeted behaviors. Moving forward during my practicum, I would like to expand my knowledge in different data collection options. Currently I have been using simple methods of collecting data. However, moving forward I would like to expand my comfort level and focus on different and more effective ways to collect and record data. I would like to share things that I have learned with my practicum supervisor to see if I would be able to utilize some of the methods I learn in my school, and use them during my
During practicum, I have been using data collection for Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs). Functional Behavior Assessments data collection and progress monitoring are very important in order to determine if students are making any progress in regards to their behaviors that are problematic to the teacher, and/or other students. Based on the data that we collect, we decide on the behaviors that we want to focus on with the teacher. When using data collection, technology resources are being used to determine if the data shows an increase or decrease in targeted behaviors. Moving forward during my practicum, I would like to expand my knowledge in different data collection options. Currently I have been using simple methods of collecting data. However, moving forward I would like to expand my comfort level and focus on different and more effective ways to collect and record data. I would like to share things that I have learned with my practicum supervisor to see if I would be able to utilize some of the methods I learn in my school, and use them during my