Project Based Learning as a Viable Tier One Support Within the Positive Behavioral Support Model

• In Event: Teacher Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions

Abstract

Project Based Learning (PBL) is a viable pedagogical method that increases engagement; intellectual autonomy, metacognition(Harbour, Evanovich, Swigert & Hughes, 2015). The literature suggests that when pedagogy is considered, and is developmentally appropriate, interactive and student directed there is increased likelihood that students will be actively engaged in instruction. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether PBL can serve as a viable Tier One strategy within the PBIS framework and serve to decrease disruptive behavior while increasing engagement, intellectual autonomy, self control guarding against the need to develop Tier 2 and 3 behavioral interventions and eventual special education identification.

Authors

• Thomas David Knestrict, Xavier University

• Elizabeth Brown, Lakota Local Schools/Xavier University

• Michal Eubanks, Lakota Local Schools/Xavier University

• Lauren Martin, Cincinnati Public Schools/Xavier University

• Bre Oriola, Lakota Local Schools/Xavier University

• Mary Lisa Vertuca, Xavier University