Research Article | Open Access
Implementing School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) for Early Identification and Prevention of Problem Behaviors in Turkey
Meral Melekoğlu Aydin Bal İbrahim H. Diken
Pages: 99-110
Abstract
Early childhood education is critical as children learn essential motor, cognitive, and social skills. Positive behavior interventions and supports is an evidence-based, proactive
multitier systems of support to prevent and adress behavioral problems in schools. The
purpose of this article is to explore the implementation of SWPBIS in early childhood
education in Turkey and provides guidelines regarding its effective and culturally responsive adaptation in Turkish schools. The authors sought to answer the following questions:
What is SWPBIS? What are the key features of early childhood education system and
settings in Turkey? and What are the key considerations and steps to implement
SWPBIS for early childhood education in Turkey?
Keywords
School-wide positive behavior interventions and supports, early identification and prevention, problem behaviors