Date of Award

8-2024

Degree Type

Creative Project

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Special Education and Rehabilitation

Committee Chair(s)

Kristen Rolf

Committee

Kristen Rolf

Committee

Stephen Kwiatek

Committee

Kaitlin Bundock

Abstract

Previous studies have shown the positive effects token economies can have on student behavior. The current project examined the implementation and effects on student behavior of creating a tier two behavior intervention system based on student preferences for reinforcers and using token economies in a general education first grade classroom. Based on the Assessment portion of the project, five students would benefit from a token economy behavior intervention system. The author collaborated with general education school personnel to design and implement a token economy for each of the students. Using the token economy with preferred reinforcers positively impacted four of the five students' behaviors.

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