CW-FIT Best Practices
Group contingencies are an evidence-based strategy proven to impact student behavior positively. It’s all about using the power of group performance—when teams work together, everyone wins! Instead of focusing on individual behavior, this strategy rewards small groups for staying on track, making it a great way to get students to motivate each other. CW-FIT consists of four key components, with Component 2, Team Contingency (Dependent Group Contingency), focusing on the use of group-based strategies to encourage positive behavior.
Improve Behavior
Students feel motivated to regulate their behavior to benefit the team. Group accountability can encourage positive behavior and discourage disruptions.
Increase Collaboration and Teamwork
Students learn to work together and support each other, fostering a sense of community. Cooperative learning environments often emerge, which can enhance academic and social outcomes. This strategy can level the playing field by valuing teamwork over individual achievement.
More Time to Teach
Managing group behavior often reduces the need for individual interventions, allowing teachers to focus on instruction rather than constant behavior correction.
Enhanced Motivation
Students are motivated by the opportunity to earn group rewards, which might range from tangible items (stickers) to social rewards(extra recess time).
Upcoming CW-FIT Presentations
Join us at a conference this Winter!
February
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders (MSLBD)
Kansas City, MO. February 20-21
March
Association for Positive Behavior Supports (APBS)
St. Louis, MO. March 12-14
April
Small School District Association (SSDA)
Sacramento, CA. April 6-8
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