ERIC Number: EJ1489024
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Oct
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-8855
EISSN: EISSN-1938-3703
Available Date: 2025-09-29
Improvement of Procedural Fidelity in Discrete-Trial Programs Using Computer-Based Instruction to Teach Skilled Observation
Karen M. Lionello-DeNolf1; David Eckerman2; Rebecca Hise3; Elizabeth Pinzino3; Roger Ray4
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v58 n4 p821-840 2025
Procedural fidelity is an important component of behavioral intervention programs. The "Train-to-Code" software was used to teach skilled observation of implementation of three types of discrete-trial programs, and improvement to procedural fidelity was assessed. Participants completed a training package that involved coding video examples and non-examples of a teacher delivering each discrete trial program. The degree of prompting given to the trainee increased or decreased dynamically during training sessions based on participants' coding accuracy. The efficacy of the training was tested within subjects via pre- and posttest role plays in which participants delivered discrete-trial programs to a scripted research assistant. Results indicated substantial improvement in discrete trial delivery at posttest. These results suggest that "Train-to-Code" may be an effective method for training delivery of discrete trial programs in applied settings.
Descriptors: Fidelity, Computer Assisted Instruction, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Modification, Improvement, Instructional Effectiveness, Coding, Prompting, Observation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Department of Psychology, Assumption University, Worcester, MA, USA; 2Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; 3Central Massachusetts Collaborative, Worcester, MA, USA; 4Department of Psychology, Rollins College, Winter Park, FL, USA

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