School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Behavioral Sciences Department
Dr. Shiri Ayvazo
Academic Teaching ,
Behavioral Sciences Department, School of Social Sciences and Humanities
B.A. in Behavioral Sciences, M.A. in Behavioral Sciences
Areas of Expertise
Selected Publications
Ayvazo, S. (2018). Inclusion of young children with special needs in movement settings: Between research and reality. Researchers @ Young Children, 7, 106-134. [Hebrew].
Eldar, E., & Ayvazo, S., & Hirschmann, M. (2018). Descriptive analysis of the instructional control of teachers in a classroom of students with behavioral disorders. Journal of International Special Needs Education, 21, 14-20.
Ward, P., & Ayvazo, S. (2016). Pedagogical content knowledge: Conceptions and findings in physical education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 35, 194-207. IF 1.731.
Ayvazo, S., & Eldar, E. (2016). Understanding challenging behavior: Functional behavioral assessment. Studies in Education (Iyunim Behinuch), 13-14, 422-444. [Hebrew].
Meadan-Kaplansky, H., & Ayvazo, S., Ostrosky, M. M. (2016). The ABCs of challenging behavior: Understanding basic concepts. Young Exceptional Children, 19, 3-15. DOI: 10.1177/1096250614523969. IF 0.27.
Ayvazo, S. (2015). Applied Behavior Analysis services in public schools in Israel: Examining Functional Behavior Assessment Processes. European Journal of Behavior Analysis. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 16, 338-350. IF 0.22.
Sutherland, S., Sthur, P., & Ayvazo, S. (2014). Learning to teach: Pedagogical content knowledge in adventure-based learning. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 21(3) 1-16. DOI:10.1080/17408989.2014.931365. IF 2.928.
Ward, P., Ayvazo, S., Lehwald, H. (2014). Using knowledge packets in teacher education to develop pedagogical content knowledge. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 85(6), 38-43. DOI:10.1080/07303084-2014.926843.
Ayvazo, S., Aljadeff-Abergel, E. (2014). Classwide peer tutoring for elementary and high school students at risk: Listening to students’ voices. Support for Learning, 29(1), 76-92. DOI:10.1111/1467-9604.12047. IF 0.67.
Aljadeff-Abergel, E., & Ayvazo, S., Eldar, E. (2012). Social skills training in natural play settings – Educating through the physical theory to practice. Intervention in School and Clinic, 48(2), 76-86. DOI: 10.1177/1053451212449737. IF 0.776.
Ayvazo, S., & Ward, P. (2011). Pedagogical content knowledge of experienced teachers in physical education: Functional analysis of adaptations. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 82(4), 675-684. IF 2.268.
Eldar, E., Ayvazo, S., Talmor, R., & Harari, R. (2011). Difficulties and successes during induction of physical education teachers. International Journal of Physical Education, 1, 33-42. IF 5.38.
Aljadeff-Abergel, E., & Ayvazo, S. (2011). Workbook in Physical Education?! A user guide. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 82(1), 23-27.
Ayvazo, S., & Ward, P. (2010). Assessment of classwide peer tutoring as an inclusion strategy in physical education. Palaestra, 25(1), 5-7.
Ayvazo, S., & Aljadeff-Abergel, E. (2010, Hebrew). Peer tutoring in physical education: Literature review. Movement, 9(3-4), 127-154. [Hebrew].
Ayvazo, S., & Grissom, T. (2010). Floor Tennis: Introducing preliminary Tennis skills in elementary physical education. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 81, 12-14.
Ayvazo, S., Ward, P., Sthur, P. (2010). Teaching and assessing content knowledge in preservice physical education. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 81(4), 40-44.
Ayvazo, S., & Sutherland, S. (2009). Uncovering the secrets: Homophobia in physical education. Action in Teacher Education, 31(3), 56-69.
Ayvazo, S. (2009). Tennis education: Applying sport education to tennis. Strategies, 23(1), 8-12.
Eldar, E., & Ayvazo, S. (2009). Educating through the physical – Rationale. Education and Treatment of Children, 32(3), 471-486. IF 0.571.
Ayvazo, S., & Ward, P. (2009). Effects of classwide peer tutoring on the performance of sixth grade students during volleyball unit. The Physical Educator, 66(1), 12-22.
Ayvazo, S. (2008). Now that you are faculty: 10 pieces of advice for newly hired junior faculty. Chronicle of Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education, 19(2), 9-11.
Ayvazo, S., & Ram, I. (2008). Friendshield: Merely dodgeball or a coed cooperative game with merit? Future Focus, 29, 17-22.
Ward, P., & Ayvazo, S. (2006). Classwide peer tutoring in physical education: Assessing its affects with kindergartners with autism. Adapted Physical Education Quarterly, 23, 233-244. IF 1.610.
Ward, P., & Ayvazo, S. (2008). Classwide peer tutoring in physical education: Assessing its affects in kindergarten children with autism. Movement, 9(1), 37-52. [Hebrew].
Ayvazo, S. (2006). What are Friends for? Implementing classwide peer tutoring in physical education. Future Focus, 28, 13-17.