Planned+Ignoring

Jeremy SPED 843  Dr. Aronin  Spring 2011

Planned Ignoring __Description of Intervention Method __ media type="file" key="G6PlannedIgnoring.mp4" width="300" height="300" __Types of Students Who Benefit from the Method__  Students whose behaviors are minor disruptions and sustained by attention from the teacher can benefit from this method.
 * Warning: This video contains adult language. **

__Qualifications for Using the Method__  Individuals using this method should be familiar with the function of the student's behavior.

__Costs of Using the Method__  There is no cost for using this method.

__Potential Risks with Using the Method__  Behavior may be inadvertently reinforced if the student's behavior is not sustained by attention from the teacher. Teachers may prematurely cease using planned ignoring due to the presence of an [|extinction burst]. Using planned ignoring usually is less effective if teacher fails to reinforce replacement behaviors.

__Benefits of Using the Method__ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> There is no cost associated with using this method.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">__Settings for Method Use__ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> Planned ignoring can be used across educational settings.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">__Field’s Attitude Towards the Method__ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> Planned ignoring is widely used within schools settings.