Behavior Modification Strategies and Techniques for Learners with Special Needs

Authors

  • Lara Jill Duazo

Keywords:

Inclusive Education, Inclusive Education Teachers, Behavior Modification Techniques

Abstract

Introduction

Teaching a child with special needs is more challenging than teaching a typically developing child. In inclusive education, this is one of the problems being encountered by inclusive education teachers. This study might help to improve the teaching techniques and strategies of inclusive education teachers in modifying the behavior of learners with special needs using modeling and rehearsal, shaping, punishment-oriented techniques, extinction, and reinforcement technique.

 

Methods

The researcher used the descriptive method of research for her to gain more realistic and valid information regarding the extent of use of the different behavior modification strategies and techniques by the Inclusive Secondary Education Teachers in teaching learners with special needs.

 

Results

BAsed on the analysis and interpretations of data, the following salient findings were brought forth: (1) The “Extensive” descriptive equivalent rating of behavior modification techniques and strategies in teaching learners with special needs greatly influenced the instructional performance of inclusive education teachers. (2) ) The number of relevant training attended in all levels and age have a significant influence in the utilization of behavior modification techniques and strategies by the inclusive education teachers in teaching learners with special needs.

 

Discussions

Based on the findings and conclusions drawn, inclusive education teachers should exert their effort to improve their instructional performance by using behavior modification techniques and strategies in teaching learners with special needs. 

Published

2019-12-18