Applied behavior analysis is known as an effective way to address the needs of people with autism spectrum disorders. The layperson may also associate behavior analysis with forensic psychology through their experience of crime dramas such as Criminal Minds: Behavior Analysis Unit. However accurate or simplified these portrayals they are a very narrow view of the larger field of behavioral science. Behavior analysis has a host of applications in the real world. Some of these applications include but are certainly not limited to the determination of social policies, advertising, policing, animal training, business practices, diet and exercise regimens and education. In this chapter the authors will focus on how applied behavior analysis can be used as a teaching technology from the behavioral and educational literature that has the potential to help lead the way out of the educational crisis faced in the United States of America and abroad.
The purpose of this paper is to describe the theory of culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP) and itsapplication to PK-12 education for behavior analysts working in schools. CRP is an educationalframework that asserts that successful teachers of African American students help their studentsgain three repertoires: a) socio-political awareness, b) cultural competence, and c) academicexcellence. The CRP framework was designed to counter the effects that racial bias has on theacademic and disciplinary experiences of some students of color. This paper suggests thatapplied behavior analysis and CRP, when used together, may strengthen educators’ efforts toreduce the effects of racism that some students of color experience. The authors first explain thetenets of CRP based on the work of Ladson-Billings (1995). Next, points of convergencebetween ABA and CRP are described. Finally, the authors offer recommendations for behavioranalysts to consider when applying CRP in schools through the provision of examples ofstrategies and tactics derived from the behavioral literature that align with the CRP framework.The framework presented in this paper has implications for behavior analysts interested inapplying culturally relevant practices to their work as educators.
The purpose of this article is to describe the theory of culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP) and its application to PK–12 education for behavior analysts working in schools. CRP is an educational framework that asserts that successful teachers of African American students help their students gain three repertoires: (1) sociopolitical awareness, (2) cultural competence, and (3) academic excellence. The CRP framework was designed to counter the effects that racial bias has on the academic and disciplinary experiences of some students of color. This article suggests that applied behavior analysis and CRP, when used together, may strengthen educators’ efforts to reduce the effects of racism that some students of color experience. The authors first explain the tenets of CRP based on the work of Ladson-Billings ( 1995a , 1995b ). Next, points of convergence between ABA and CRP are described. Finally, the authors offer recommendations for behavior analysts to consider when applying CRP in schools through the provision of examples of strategies and tactics derived from the behavioral literature that align with the CRP framework. The framework presented in this article has implications for behavior analysts interested in applying culturally relevant practices to their work as educators.
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