Integrityinvolves implementing an intervention as it was designed to be implementedWhy should we assess intervention integrityResearchbased programs are only researchbased IF they are implemented as ID: 891420
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Intervention Integrity … involves implementing an intervention as it was designed to be implemented. Why should we assess intervention integrity ? Research - based programs are only research - based IF they are implemented as planned. It supports teacher im plementation and effective instructional techniques. How Do You Measure Integrity ? Direct Observation – Steps of the intervention plan are operationally defined. A person observes the intervention while it is being implemented, recording whether each ste p of the intervention plan occurred or did not occur. Calculation of the percentage of steps completed occurs. This can also be completed using a video - taped presentation. Permanent Products – Intervention implementer collects a permanent product for each component of the intervention as evidence that the intervention o ccurred. This may include a by - product of the plan or a product that insinuates the presence of a component of the plan. Self - Report – The person implementing the intervention is asked to co mplete a self - report form after an intervention session. Each step of the intervention is listed, and the implementer indicates if each step was completed with a high or low level of integrity . This method is less objective and there is a risk of inflation . It is recommended that this method be paired with another method. Interview – Similar to self - report, another person interviews the intervention implementer whether each step of the intervention plan was implemented as intended, and implementer’s answers are recorded. Rating Scale – A person observes the intervention while it is being implemented, and then rates each step of the intervention from absent to 100% present. What are some ways to improve integrity? Assess integrity regularly Streamline desig n (time, materials, personnel) Develop a thorough intervention plan Build in support for the interventionist How can you make the integrity measurement experience more positive for those involved with implementing the interventions? Communicate that the purpose is to support the implementer (e.g., coaching tool, to make thi ngs better, provide resources , assure them that it’s NOT evaluative ) Clarify to the implementer who has access to the integrity check results. Communicate clear expectations and proce dures for integrity . Have a discussion with the teacher before the assessment to review the integrity procedures. Have teachers self rate before a second person comes in to observe.