Reinforcement (R+)
Reinforcement (R+) is a foundational practice that is used with other evidence-based practices. Reinforcement describes the relationship between learner behavior and a consequence that follows the behavior. This relationship is reinforcing only if the consequence increases the likelihood the learner will perform the skill or behavior in the future.
What Will I Learn?
The AFIRM model guides the learner through four lessons to facilitate:
- Learning basic knowledge about reinforcement (R+).
- Applying R+ in activity based scenarios that promote real-world application.
The R+ module will take approximately 2.5 to 3 hours to complete. However, the module is broken into individual lessons to help guide your learning:
Click to view AFIRM model| Lesson | Time to Complete |
|---|---|
| A Case for R+ | 10 minutes |
| Lesson 1: Basics of R+ | 25 minutes |
| Lesson 2: Planning for R+ | 40 minutes |
| Lesson 3: Using R+ | 40 minutes |
| Lesson 4: Monitoring R+ | 30 minutes |
| Applying R+ | 10 minutes |
Professional Standards
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Standards that apply to all 27 evidence-based practices (PDF document, 2 pages)
CEC standards that apply specifically to the reinforcement (R+) module (PDF document, 2 pages)
