Overview
During Week 3, you discussed the basics of OBM, PM, and how the PDC-HS is used. The focus of this assignment is to expand upon that information in an applied way. You will identify a performance issue of concern that your organization is experiencing and complete an assessment. For example, technicians may not be taking data effectively or completing paperwork or billing in a timely manner. Once completed, you will develop a pinpoint or series of pinpoints to be used as a component of a larger measurement system to evaluate the employees’ performance.
Preparation
To prepare for this assignment, complete the following:
- Collaborate with your supervisor to identify a general performance of concern. For example, your supervisor may mention that task analyses are not being run as often as discrete trial instruction.
- Complete a PDC-HS with your supervisor on the performance of concern.
- Develop a measurement system including pinpoints for evaluation during your next assignment.
- If you haven't already, view the Week 5 Assignment Preparation [Video]Links to an external site., which will help clarify your understanding of the assignment.
Instructions
In a 3–4 page paper:
- Describe the workplace where you conducted the PDC-HS. Include all relevant details such as the organization’s purpose, population of interest, the organizational structure, and how services are implemented (for example, whether the BCBA supervise technicians in a tiered model) (one paragraph).
- Describe pinpointing as a behavior analytic way of defining performance behavior and how it differs from standard operational definitions (one paragraph).
- Discuss the pinpoints you created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS. (two paragraphs).
- Describe the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate (for example, group together), and visually inspect the data (3–4 paragraphs)
- Identify the dimensional measures (for example, duration, rate) that are relevant to each pinpoint.
- Describe how you plan to collect these data (for example, paper and pencil, electronic system, et cetera).
- Describe how you plan to visually inspect these data (for example, what type of graphs will you use, will you graph them in software or by hand, et cetera).
- Discuss next steps, including how often you will collect data.
- Conclude your discussion with a brief summarization of the information you presented (one paragraph).
- Attach a copy of the PDC-HS that you completed as an appendix.
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
- Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- APA formatting: Use current APA style and formatting, paying particular attention to citations and references. See the Writing CenterLinks to an external site. for APA resources specific to your degree level.
- Length: 3–4 double-spaced pages, not including the title page or reference page.
- References: A minimum of one scholarly or professional resource. Refer to the BS in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Library Research GuideLinks to an external site. for help finding resources.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:
- Competency 1: Apply the principles of behavior analysis to supervisory practices.
- Describe the workplace where you conducted the PDC-HS.
- Competency 2: Apply performance monitoring systems to oversee behavior change programs.
- Describe pinpointing as a behavior analytic way of defining performance behavior.
- Discuss the pinpoints created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS. Pinpoints are focused on observable behavior.
- Describe the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate, and visually inspect the data.
- Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
- Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines.
- Demonstrate compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.
| Week 5 Assignment: Pinpointing and Measurement | ||
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| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Describe the workplace where you conducted the PDC-HS. | 46 to >39.1 pts DISTINGUISHED Describes the workplace where you conducted the PDC-HS in a clear and concise manner.39.1 to >32.2 pts PROFICIENT Describes the workplace where you conducted the PDC-HS.32.2 to >0 pts BASIC Partially describes the workplace where you conducted the PDC-HS, but the description is missing key elements.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not describe the workplace where you conducted the PDC-HS. | / 46 pts |
Describe pinpointing as a behavior analytic way of defining performance behavior. | 46 to >39.1 pts DISTINGUISHED Describes pinpointing as a behavior analytic way of defining performance behavior in a clear and concise manner.39.1 to >32.2 pts PROFICIENT Describes pinpointing as a behavior analytic way of defining performance behavior.32.2 to >0 pts BASIC Partially describes pinpointing as a behavior analytic way of defining performance behavior, but the description is missing key elements or is unclear.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not describe pinpointing as a behavior analytic way of defining performance behavior. | / 46 pts |
Discuss the pinpoints created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS. Pinpoints are focused on observable behavior. | 46 to >39.1 pts DISTINGUISHED Discusses the pinpoints created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS and includes the completed PDC-HS. Pinpoints are focused on observable behavior and follow all components of the pinpointing formula.39.1 to >32.2 pts PROFICIENT Discusses the pinpoints created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS. Pinpoints are focused on observable behavior.32.2 to >0 pts BASIC Discusses the pinpoints you created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS, but the discussion is incomplete or unclear or the completed PDC-HS was not included.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not discuss the pinpoints created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS. | / 46 pts |
Describe the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate, and visually inspect the data. | 46 to >39.1 pts DISTINGUISHED Fully describes the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate, and visually inspect the data. Includes a preliminary observation schedule.39.1 to >32.2 pts PROFICIENT Describes the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate, and visually inspect the data.32.2 to >0 pts BASIC Describes the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate, and visually inspect the data but the description is missing key elements or is unclear.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Describes the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate, and visually inspect the data. | / 46 pts |
Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines. | 23 to >19.55 pts DISTINGUISHED Demonstrates an academic writing style through well-organized prose that contains no significant grammatical or mechanical errors and follows assignment guidelines.19.55 to >16.1 pts PROFICIENT Demonstrates an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines.16.1 to >0 pts BASIC Demonstrates minimally acceptable writing style, but still has instances of disorganization, grammatical or mechanical errors, or does not follow all assignment guidelines.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not demonstrate an academic writing style. | / 23 pts |
Demonstrate compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines. | 23 to >19.55 pts DISTINGUISHED Develops a paper that is fully compliant with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.19.55 to >16.1 pts PROFICIENT Demonstrates compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.16.1 to >0 pts BASIC Demonstrates minimally acceptable compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not demonstrate compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines. | / 23 pts |
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