The Impact of PBIS on Students with Disabilities(SWDs)

The Impact of PBIS on Students with Disabilities(SWDs)

The problem statement in this study is “exploring the impact of positive behavior interventions and supports on students with disabilities,” which highlights a critical issue. Due to the lack of learning on expected appropriate behaviors, students with disabilities (SWDs) fail to fit into the expected social norms, and this results in disruption and, in turn, exclusionary disciplinary actions (Anderson, 2020). Anderson’s (2020) argument defines the main problem that SWDs experience in school. Existing literature, such as the study by Morrison (2024), reviews the effects of exclusionary discipline practices like poor academics and poor social-emotional functioning (Morrison, 2024). This dissertation states that students with disabilities receive more disciplinary actions compared to their non-disabled counterparts, which creates a need for exploring the impact of behavior interventions on students with disabilities.

The topical area of interest in this dissertation is the application of PBIS to meet the behavioral needs of SWDs. PBIS is a structured approach that aims to increase the rate of positive behavior while decreasing exclusionary discipline, which research has indicated affects SWD. A meta-analysis showed that PBIS can result in better behavioral outcomes and thus may help offset the negative impact of exclusionary discipline (Salkind, 2010). This study is necessary as it aims to establish methods that can help address the behavioral issues of SWDs to improve their education.

The lack of teaching for teachers on appropriate student behavior plays a part in students with disabilities (SWDs) facing higher exclusionary discipline rates, which causes detrimental academic and socio-emotional ramifications (Dowling, 2024). This dissertation will seek to explain how PBIS can be effectively implemented to meet the needs of SWD and eliminate exclusionary disciplinary measures. From an applied focus, the goal of the present research is to compare the effects of the level of PBIS state recognition on behavioral data of SWDs in a large metropolitan area in Georgia. From a theoretical view, this study helps elaborate the systematic approaches to PBIS implementation to support the behavioral requirements of SWDs. In a practical sense, the conclusions will help educators and policymakers understand the need to modify PBIS approaches to address the behavioral issues of SWDs and make learning institutions more welcoming.

The problem addressed by this study is outlining the lack of teaching students with behavior challenges. Providing resources to assist readers with information about teaching and the resources available for children that require different disciplinary actions. Pointing out the differences in children with special needs that require different discipline accommodations from children without disabilities. It is important to evaluate the layout of information that is provided with details on what is being implemented for those particular children. The problem of my study will gain insight into the children with disabilities who receive more discipline accommodations than children without, allowing readers to know what is being used to ensure support for these different behaviors.

Resources

Morrison, J. D. (2024). Exploring the impact of positive behavior interventions and supports on students with disabilities: A quantitative causal comparative analysis (Doctoral dissertation, National University).

Salkind, N. J. (Ed.). (2010). Encyclopedia of research design (Vol. 1). sage.

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ERD 8300 The Research Process
Dr. Summerville
Week 2 due: Sept 1, 2024
Develop the statement of the problem into two complete paragraphs of no more than 250-300 words and cite the relevant literature that supports this ongoing problem of inquiry.

The Impact of PBIS on Students with Disabilities

Organize your work as follows:
Section 1: Use one dissertation in the library ProQuest database, find the problem statement, then assess the problem statement in one paragraph. Make sure your assessment includes the specific problem sentence and whether this sentence fits the requirements for a strong problem statement as indicated in the lesson materials and resources for the week; be sure to specifically discuss why or why not.
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Section 2: A one-paragraph summary of your topical area of interest

Section 3: A paragraph of the problem and purpose statement sentences for your potential study, from both a theoretical (basic/fundamental-PhD) and applied (EdD and EdS) focus.
(basic/fundamental-PhD): First sentence of Problem Statement:
Theoretical Focus
Applied Focus

(EdD and EdS) focus: First Sentence of Purpose Statement
Theoretical Focus
Applied Focus

Resources:
One dissertation in the library ProQuest database: file:///C:/Users/rashondat.straite/Downloads/Compassion_Fatigue,_Resilience.pdf

Applied Research
Salkind, N. J. (2010). Encyclopedia of research design (Vols. 1-0). SAGE Publications, Inc.
This resource discusses the differentiated purposes of applied research, the critical role of context that differentiates applied research from basic research, and the need to view applied research from multiple perspectives.
EDR-8300 Week 2 Problem Statement
Booker-Zorigan, B., & Lloyd, C. (2021, June 9). EDR-8300 week 2 problem statement. [Video]. Kaltura.
EDR-8300 Week 2 Purpose Statement
Booker-Zorigan, B., & Lloyd, C. (2021, June 9). EDR-8300 week 2 purpose statement. [Video]. Kaltura.
IQA Research Design: Thinking About the Problem
Northcutt, N., & McCoy, D. (2004). IQA research design: Thinking about the problem. In N. Northcutt, & D. McCoy, Interactive qualitative analysis (pp. 52-80). SAGE.
This resource highlights the critical thinking involved in formulating the problem statement through epistemological dialectic and recursive heuristics.
Introduction to Your Study
Bloomberg, L. D., & Volpe, M. (2008). Introduction to your study. In L. D. Bloomberg & M. Volpe, Completing your qualitative dissertation: A roadmap from beginning to end (pp. 32-44). SAGE.
This resource provides an overview of Chapter 1 of the five-chapter dissertation (PhD). Some of this information also applies to Section 1 of the dissertation-in-practice (EdD). Pay particular attention to the discussion of alignment of the problem, purpose, and research questions. Although written from primarily a qualitative research perspective, the section on problem statement applies universally to educational research, including the capstone project of the EdS degree. This reading also provides a primer for the role of the theoretical or conceptual framework in research.
Dissertation Center: Problem and Purpose Development
NU Dissertation Center. (2023).
This guide is very helpful in walking you through examples of problem and purpose statements.
The Research Problem
Suter, W. N. (2012). The research problem. In W. N. Suter Introduction to educational research: A critical thinking approach (pp. 86-122). SAGE.
This resource also discusses problem statements but from a quantitative perspective. Conceptual frameworks are discussed, along with the development of research questions and hypotheses. This resource also describes the alignment of the problem statement and purpose statements. Pay particular attention to the alignment of inductive and deductive reasoning with qualitative and quantitative research as well as the examples on researchable v. non-researchable questions in Table 4.1. The “Critical Thinker Alert” sections are particularly helpful in understanding the material.
Compassion Fatigue, Resilience, and Intent to Stay: A Quantitative Study Among Nurse Educators
Ulmen, B. F. (2019). Compassion fatigue, resilience, and intent to stay: A
quantitative study among nurse educators (Order No. 13856171). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2210130656).
This resource is an exemplar dissertation that can help you visualize the various aspects of a research study, specifically the sections of a dissertation, as they are aligned with each other. This dissertation was used as the example problem and purpose in the week’s lesson. Templates sometimes change slightly, so be sure that you are following the latest template available in the Dissertation Center (PhD) or Doctoral Center (EdD and EdS, to some extent).