Cultural Challenges in Adapting SWPBIS to a Dutch Context

Autor/inn/en	Nelen, Monique J. M.; Willemse, T. Martijn; van Oudheusden, Margreet A.; Goei, Sui Lin
Titel	Cultural Challenges in Adapting SWPBIS to a Dutch Context
Quelle	In: Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 22 (2020) 2, S.105-115 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Nelen, Monique J. M.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1098-3007
DOI	10.1177/1098300719876096
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Positive Behavior Supports; Cultural Differences; Program Implementation; Student Behavior; Behavior Problems; Professional Personnel; Expertise; Netherlands + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Kultureller Unterschied; Student behaviour; Schülerverhalten; Personalbestand; Expert appraisal; Niederlande
Abstract	The transfer and adoption of school-wide approaches, like School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS), from one country to another, is an underexamined process. SWPBIS was mainly developed in the US. Although research shows that implementation of SWPBIS contributes to a positive school climate and a decrease in problem behavior, little is known about the generalizability of the effects in other countries. Of special interest is the role of underlying cultural values and concepts as reflected in SWPBIS. This can influence the acceptance of teachers and principals when implementing SWPBIS in another country. SWPBIS procedures need to be adjusted to the educational context where it is implemented. As a consequence, fidelity of implementation can be at stake when adjustments affect not only SWPBIS procedures (e.g., the way expected behavior is taught) but also core features (e.g., teaching of behavior). In this study, we explored cultural adaptation efforts in the Netherlands. We have drawn on perceptions of Dutch SWPBIS experts. In two sessions, 12 and then 10 experts were questioned. Results suggested that core features of SWPBIS seemed to be quite consistent across cultures, but adaptations in procedures were necessary. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2022/1/01