BIO

My name is Savannah Seger. I’m a freshman finance major on the pre-law track with the intention of double majoring in risk management. I was born and raised in Lakeland, Florida. From a young age, I have always had a deep appreciation for learning and research. This early curiosity laid the foundation for my lifelong pursuit of learning about the inner workings of everything around me. My dream is to become a corporate lawyer, but for now, I can settle for being a student. Outside of academics, I can often be found drawing, hanging out with friends, dancing, volunteering, working out, tinkering, or perusing Google for the latest trends or advancements. I am a member of Women in Business, Phi Alpha Delta, Food Recovery Network, and I am a desk assistant for the College of Business Dean’s Office. I am excited to see where my aspirations take me and look forward to positively impacting my community and chosen industry.

Teaching Personal Finance Skills to Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Abstract

Research deems modified schema-based instruction (MSBI) as an evidence-based instructional strategy for teaching mathematical problem-solving. Research has narrowly evaluated MSBI when delivered by natural interventionists (i.e., teachers, paraprofessionals, etc.). To fill this area of need, this study examined the effects of teacher- and paraprofessional-delivered MSBI on teaching personal finance problem-solving to young adults with IDD in a small group setting. Using a mixed-methods, single-case experimental design, the study aimed to evaluate “under what conditions” MSBI “works”. The findings of this study indicated a functional relation between personal finance skills and teacher- and paraprofessional-delivered MSBI. Both interventionists were able to instruct with exemplary procedural fidelity and all participants demonstrated growth and sustained progress, further supporting MSBI implementation in small learning environments.

Keywords: Personal Finance, Education, Psycology, MSBI, IDD