Instructional Playbook

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Classroom Adjustment: Differential Reinforcement

Troubleshooting

Tools

The behavior is not changing: Verify that the replacement behavior is actually being reinforced. Increase the frequency or value of reinforcement. The student still receives attention for problem behaviors: Check for accidental reinforcement (repeated reminders, negotiating, peer reactions). The replacement behavior is not occurring: Explicitly teach and model the replacement behavior. Practice the behavior when the student is calm.

Setup for Differential Reinforcement

Videos

Differenital Reinforcement- CSD Elementary Example Differential Reinforcement Secondary Example

Sample Log

Research

What is Differential Reinforcement?