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Commentary on “developing an evidence base for behavioural interventions: a case study of the Headsprout® Early Reading programme”

Commentary on “developing an evidence base for behavioural interventions: a case study of the... This paper aims to offer a commentary on Denne et al.’s (2024) article discussing the journey undertaken by the Sharland Foundation Developmental Disabilities Applied Behavioural Research and Impact Network to augment evidence surrounding the efficacy of the online Headsprout® Early Reading programme.Design/methodology/approachDrawing from over 15 years of professional experience as a qualified teacher in special education settings, the author reflects on the network’s approach and its alignment with their own expertise.FindingsWhile acknowledging the commendable focus of the network on amassing additional evidence, this commentary underscores the importance of identifying barriers and fostering adaptability within the educational landscape. Central to the discussion is the imperative to prioritise students’ needs and tailor data collection methods to suit their unique contexts.Originality/valueThis commentary is aimed at professionals working in special education settings striving to improve their practice and student outcomes. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Tizard Learning Disability Review Emerald Publishing

Commentary on “developing an evidence base for behavioural interventions: a case study of the Headsprout® Early Reading programme”

Tizard Learning Disability Review , Volume 29 (1): 5 – May 28, 2024

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
© Emerald Publishing Limited
ISSN
1359-5474
eISSN
1359-5474
DOI
10.1108/tldr-02-2024-0005
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Abstract

This paper aims to offer a commentary on Denne et al.’s (2024) article discussing the journey undertaken by the Sharland Foundation Developmental Disabilities Applied Behavioural Research and Impact Network to augment evidence surrounding the efficacy of the online Headsprout® Early Reading programme.Design/methodology/approachDrawing from over 15 years of professional experience as a qualified teacher in special education settings, the author reflects on the network’s approach and its alignment with their own expertise.FindingsWhile acknowledging the commendable focus of the network on amassing additional evidence, this commentary underscores the importance of identifying barriers and fostering adaptability within the educational landscape. Central to the discussion is the imperative to prioritise students’ needs and tailor data collection methods to suit their unique contexts.Originality/valueThis commentary is aimed at professionals working in special education settings striving to improve their practice and student outcomes.

Journal

Tizard Learning Disability ReviewEmerald Publishing

Published: May 28, 2024

Keywords: Behavioural education; Evidence-informed education; Special education; Applied behaviour analysis

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