Selected Application of Response-to-Intervention Principles in College Courses: Possibilities and Limitations

Authors

  • Carolyn A. Blondin The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Author
  • Kyle Voils The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Author
  • Charles E. Galyon The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Author
  • Robert L. Williams The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Author

Abstract

Concepts from the Response-to-Intervention (RTI) Model were used to promote a successful course outcome for students at risk for making low grades in an entry-level college course. The first exam served as a universal screener to identify students who could potentially benefit from RTI assistance. The researchers developed a tiered coaching arrangement targeting homework accuracy and exam scores. Homework accuracy was used as a progress-monitoring measure. A multiple-baseline design across participants showed that homework accuracy increased from baseline to treatment phases. Exam gaps between participant exam scores and class averages decreased following treatment implementation for a majority of participants.

Published

2024-04-25