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Applied Behavior Analysis for Educational Settings. Christopher Ewing, MS Behavior Intervention Consultant Arkansas Department of Education. Training Overview. Stages of Learning Errorless Learning Prompting and Prompt Fading Discrete Trial Training Precision Teaching & Fluency Training
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Applied Behavior Analysis for Educational Settings Christopher Ewing, MS Behavior Intervention Consultant Arkansas Department of Education
Training Overview • Stages of Learning • Errorless Learning • Prompting and Prompt Fading • Discrete Trial Training • Precision Teaching & Fluency Training • Verbal Behavior • Incidental Teaching • Chaining • Shaping • www.acc.k12.ar.us/BEHAVIOR
Stages of Learning • Acquisition • Mastery/Fluency • Generalization • Maintenance
Errorless Learning • A procedure that reduces the chance of incorrect responses • Makes use of prompts and prompt fading to reduce incorrect responses • Reduces potential of learning incorrect responses
Prompts • Prompts increase the effectiveness of teaching by decreasing the likelihood of incorrect responses. • Types of Prompts • Physical Prompts • Visual Prompts • Verbal Prompts
Physical Prompts • Physically guiding the student • Hand-over-hand • Use the least force needed to ensure correct response • Never physically force the child’s movement • Effective for teaching motor skills
Visual Prompts • Visual cues to ensure correct response • 4 types of visual prompts • Gestural • Picture • Model • Positional
Verbal Prompts • Verbal instructions • Words or phrases • Can include sign language
Prompt FadingGeneral Guidelines • Determine how the prompt will be faded before you start fading. • Must be done in an orderly manner. • Begin fading when correct responding averages 80% correct. • Delay prompt • 2-3 consecutive incorrect responses return to the last prompt level that the student was successful
Prompt FadingPhysical Prompts • Reduce the force of grip • Light touch • Shadowing or change position of prompt
Prompt FadingGestural Prompts Trainer Student
Prompt FadingGestural Prompts Trainer Student
Prompt FadingGestural Prompts Trainer Student
Prompt FadingGestural Prompts Trainer Student
Prompt FadingPositional Prompts Trainer Student
Prompt FadingPositional Prompts Trainer Student
Prompt FadingPositional Prompts Trainer Student
Prompt FadingPositional Prompts Trainer Student
Selection-Based Imitation • Used to teach receptive language • Sequence of Implementation • Linear configuration • Ensure attending • Field expansion • Strengthen scanning and increase field size • Linear configuration/different positions • Solidify scanning and prevent positional responding • Two steps • Increase flexible scanning and increase attention • Transfer to receptive labeling • “Do this.” is changed the label of the item • Gestural prompt is gradually faded • Response comes under control of verbal label of item
Selection-Based ImitationLinear Configuration Trainer “Do this.” Student
Selection-Based ImitationField Expansion Trainer “Do this.” Student
Selection-Based ImitationLinear Configuration/Different Positions Trainer “Do this.” Student
Selection-Based ImitationLinear Configuration/Different PositionsField Expansion Trainer “Do this.” Student
Selection-Based ImitationNon-Linear Configuration Trainer “Do this.” Student
Prompt FadingVerbal Prompts • Shorten the instruction • Shorten the word • Give beginning sounds
Instruction Response Consequence Discrete Trial Training • A structured way of teaching • Each trial has a clear beginning and ending • Trials are distinct and succinct • A trial is one set of instructions
Discrete Trial TrainingComponents • Presentation of Materials • Instructions • Prompting • Delivery of Consequences
Discrete Trial TrainingPresenting the Materials • Materials are ready and organized • Unnecessary items are removed from area • Materials and reinforcers are accessible to trainer • Items must be randomized each trial
Discrete Trial TrainingRandomization of Items Trainer Student
Discrete Trial TrainingRandomization of Items Trainer Student
Discrete Trial TrainingRandomization of Items Trainer Student
Discrete Trial Training5 Components of Effective Instructions • Clear and easily identifiable • Appropriate for the task • Consistent for new tasks • Uninterrupted • Gain student’s attention
Delivering ConsequencesCorrect Responses • Initially reinforce all correct responses • Once prompts are faded, use praise only to signal correct prompted responses
Delivering ConsequencesIncorrect Responses • Do not use “No, no” prompt • Remove materials • If prompt has been faded, do not prompt after first incorrect response • Present materials and instruction • Reinstate last successful prompt after 2 incorrect responses
Discrete Trial Training Practice
Precision Teaching • A fluency based set of methods and practice procedures which adjust curricula for each student to maximize learning
Precision TeachingExamples of Success • Students at Malcom X College made 2 grade level gains in 16 hours of instruction (Johnson & Layng 1994) • Sacajawea Elementary students gained 20-40 percentage points within 3 yrs. on standard achievement tests (Beck & Clement 1991) • Morningside Academy offers 2 money back guarantee for program • Students will progress 2 grade levels each year • Time on task will increase from 1-3 min. to 20 or more minutes (Johnson & Layng 1994) • Have not refunded any monies to date
Precision TeachingKey Features • The learner knows best • Uses frequency for measurement • Daily charting on the Standard Celeration Chart • Focused instruction and practice on directly observable behavior
Precision TeachingBenefits • Frequency of response is the basic unit of measurement • Free operant responding • Emphasizes teaching sequentially • Instructional decisions are data based • Multiple instructional techniques can be utilized
Precision Teaching5 Steps • Select a Task • Set an Aim • Count and Teach • Develop a Learning Picture • Decide What to Do
Precision TeachingSelect a Task • Countable • The movement must be observable and measurable • Counting Period • Consistent • At least 8-10 movements • Correct/Incorrect Pair • Define correct and incorrect movements • Count both correct and incorrect movements for each counting period • Learning Channel • Input and Output • Multiple learning channel sets for each skill • Hard-To-Do • Goal is to teach a new skill
Precision TeachingLearning Channels INPUT See Hear Touch Think OUTPUT Say Write Touch Sign Reach Press Mark Point Match
Precision TeachingLearning Channels Sample Learning Channel Sets See/Write See/Say Think/Do Hear/Write Think/Write Hear/Sign See/Match SeeHear/Touch