Practical Resources for Embedding Opportunities to Practice Dissemination-Related Skills Into Coursework and Supervision Experiences
摘要
The field of behavior analysis has grown rapidly in recent years, as evidenced by a marked increase in the demand for certified behavioral professionals. Despite this growth, the field of applied behavior analysis continues to face challenges in effectively disseminating behavior analysis to non-behavioral professionals and laypeople. Effective dissemination efforts are critical for moving the field forward; however, the existing literature does not include any structured resources, supports, or activities for instructors and supervisors related to this topic. This paper includes resources, supports, and sample activities to support instructors and supervisors in training novice behavior analysts in dissemination-related skill domains. Specifically, we identify and describe dissemination-related skill domains and provide recommendations for supporting novice behavior analysts in developing these skills, provide structured and specific resources (e.g., sample instructional activities, assignments, and discussion prompts) for instructors and supervisors who train novice behavioral professionals, and offer recommendations for embedding dissemination-related content into existing university program and supervision structures.