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The ABA and PT PodcastEpisode #16 – Try the Chart - Dr. Hank PennypackerDr. Hank Pennypacker, a pioneer in the Science of Human Behavior, shared profound insights about the standard celeration chart in amongst the many wisdoms he describtes in this podcast. Despite its limited adoption, he emphasized the immeasurable value of the chart to those wanting to make accurate predictions about behavior.
Dr. Pennypacker passionately advocates for the widespread use of precise measurement to fields involving human behavior and why percent correct lacks the arguably greatest contribution of B.F. Skinner's, being Rate of Response, and Hank's contribution of celeration as a measure to predict future performance.
...2023-06-0954 minThe ABA and PT PodcastEpisode #15 - The Carolyne Letters with Dr. Abigail CalkinIn this episode, we take a quick side step from ABA to talk about one of the most hotly debated issues in the US right now and one that Precision Teacher Abigail Calkin writes about in her book, The Carolyne Letters; A Story of Birth, Abortion, and Adoption .
In this episode, Abigail poses questions and talks about the complexities of pregnancy and parenthood and the impact those complexities have on family units.
Abigail Calkin, a published author and a precision teacher, will shed some light on the choices each woman faces when she becomes pregnant...2022-10-272h 06The ABA and PT PodcastEpisode #14 - The Truth Behind Neuropsychological Testing with Dr. Kimberly BerensBe prepared for Dr. Kimberly Berens’ extraordinarily important message regarding learning disabilities!
In the US, 20% of kids are considered to have a learning disability of some kind. Dr. Berens explains in Episode 14 of the podcast that only a tiny fraction of children—less than 1%—have a real neurological impairment. This suggests that more kids are being labeled with learning disabilities that are Explanatory Fictions, as opposed to measuring learning across time and assessing for skill deficits that account for why a child struggles with reading or other learning.
This episode explores the reasons behind children's academi...2022-10-191h 27The ABA and PT PodcastEpisode #13 - All in with Patrick McGreevy - Part 2This is Part 2 of Patrick McGreevy's ABA & PT Podcast interview.
In this episode, we'll learn more about how the standard celeration chart works and how a slight difference in its size can cause the frequency multiplier to be distorted. Patrick emphasizes the benefits of using frequency data over percentage correct, among other things. He also recalls the final moments of Ogden's life.
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Check out the p...2022-09-301h 14The ABA and PT Podcast#12 - All in with Dr Patrick McGreevy Part. 1If you were Dr Ogden R. Lindsley’s student, you were either all in or you weren’t, because precision teaching necessitates passion, dedication and an adherence to B.F. Skinner’s discovery of Rate of Response as the primary and most sensitive measure of behavior.
From the first time Patrick McGreevy heard Ogden speak he was “all in”!
This is Part 1 of the recording of my interview with Dr Patrick McGreevy, or Brother Pat as Og called him. In part 1 he shares how he fell in love with teaching children with severe disabilities, which led him to...2022-09-2055 minThe ABA and PT Podcast#11 - The Butterfly Effect with Jack AumanPrecision teachers, according to Jack Auman, have an impact on students similar to the Butterfly Effect because of the small changes that can have enormous positive outcomes.
In this episode, Jack talks about his journey to Precision Teaching after he met Steve Graf. From scorekeeping at a baseball game together to the adventures that they had together. He goes on to discuss Steve's brilliant ideas and how he used his own programming knowledge to bring them to life.
Join our The ABA and PT Podcast Facebook Group to get access to the following r...2022-06-241h 16The ABA and PT Podcast#10 A Living Human Treasure with Dr. Carl KoenigThis episode tells the story of a humble, passionate, and inspiring human being who gave his all for the science of Precision Teaching. Dr. Carl Koenig was instrumental in the creation of the behavior chart, now called the Standard Celeration Chart and the foundations of Precision Teaching. Carl spent over a decade of his life working alongside Dr. Ogden Lindsley through the highs and lows of shaping Precision Teaching in the 60s and 70s.
In this episode, he will take us on a journey beginning with his early work experience at Kansas University, how he met Ogden...2022-05-1400 minThe ABA and PT Podcast#9 Richard McManus - Making the Impossible Possible Precision TeachingRichard McManus is the owner of The Fluency Factory, a PT learning lab in Massachusetts, and has been a Precision Teacher for more than 4 decades. In this episode, Richard recounts his life experience, beginning with his father's early influence, and his progressive use of inclusivity. He also talks about the individuals that have inspired him to advocate for the underprivileged. With his courage and resilience, Richard has influenced so many teachers, parents, and students. He firmly believes that we can make the impossible possible if we put our hearts into what we do and have the highest of expectations...2022-04-131h 04The ABA and PT Podcast#8 Michael Maloney - How to be An Educational Ninja using Direct Instruction and Precision TeachingMichael Maloney is a researcher and educator with over 50 years of combined experience in both private and public schools. Together with his colleague, Eric Haughton, he integrated behavior analysis, direct instruction, and precision teaching into a highly effective learning approach.
Michael takes us on a journey through his life, from being fired for disrupting the learning system at the school where he worked to meeting remarkable individuals that contributed to his incredible work.
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Facebook group li...2022-03-231h 37The ABA and PT Podcast#7 Clay Starlin - Incorporating Precise Measurement into EducationIt’s an absolute honor to have one of the pioneers of precision teaching on the show, Dr. Clay Starlin. You’ll hear in this episode how he paved the way for teachers and disenfranchised children as he takes us on a journey through the profession that he has loved for nearly five decades of his life.
You'll learn about his childhood, his own struggles with reading as a child, and what ultimately motivated him to focus on improving student outcomes through the use of precise measurement. He also talks about how he developed verbal behavior around prec...2022-03-061h 25The ABA and PT Podcast#6 Elizabeth Haughton - PinpointingElizabeth Haughton is a highly recognized educational consultant, the Founder of the Haughton Learning Center, and recipient of both the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ and the ‘Our Teacher Award’ from the Standard Celeration Society.
Elizabeth spent roughly 5 decades of her life helping children using her research-based methods to improve teaching and learning strategies.
It’s a privilege to have Elizabeth back on the show to talk more about her insightful discoveries and learning methods. In this episode, we’ll dive into understanding what pinpointing is and how essential it is in precision teaching as she talks about how sh...2022-02-171h 09The ABA and PT Podcast#5 Elizabeth Haughton - Heart + ScienceElizabeth Haughton is a highly recognized educational consultant, the Founder of the Haughton Learning Center, and recipient of both the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ and the ‘Our Teacher Award’ from the Standard Celeration Society.
She has been a precision teacher for more than 50 years and joins us today to talk about her combination of heart and science within her teaching model.
She explains how she incorporated precision teaching with her students in a classroom setting and what led her to open her own learning center.
Filled with joy, passion, and excitement it’s a pleasure ta...2022-01-121h 46