A procedure in discrete-trial teaching during which different learning trials (SDs) are presented in blocks, which are gradually reduced in size contingent upon correct responding until the stimuli are presented… Read more
G-9 Use discrete-trial, free-operant, and naturalistic teaching arrangements.
G.13 Design and evaluate trial-based and free-operant procedures.
Not too sure about discriminating between the different teaching arrangements? Not to worry. PTB founder Dana Meller is here to explain trial-based vs free operant procedures.
A structured, table-top, 5-component ABA procedure during which specific skills are broken down into small teachable units and taught to a pre-determined mastery criteria.
Discrete-trial teaching (DTT) Read More
G-9 Use discrete-trial, free-operant, and naturalistic teaching arrangements.
G.13 Design and evaluate trial-based and free-operant procedures.
A procedure in discrete-trial teaching during which mastered targets are presented as distractors alongside currently targeted SDs.
G-9 Use discrete-trial, free-operant, and naturalistic teaching arrangements.
G.13 Design and evaluate trial-based and free-operant procedures.
A response class that is free to occur and can occur at any time because it is not bound by the control of SDs or prompts.
Free-operant behavior Read More
G-9 Use discrete-trial, free-operant, and naturalistic teaching arrangements.
G.13 Design and evaluate trial-based and free-operant procedures.
A teaching methodology in which the SD is part of the natural environment, and responding doesn’t depend on a directive, prompt, or SD presented by a trainer. Appropriate behaviors are
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G-9 Use discrete-trial, free-operant, and naturalistic teaching arrangements.
G.13 Design and evaluate trial-based and free-operant procedures.
A free-operant teaching methodology that takes place in a free-time setting, during which the child’s natural initiations are treated as learning opportunities to expand on the child’s current skill set.
In discrete-trial teaching, this is the period (approximately 5 seconds) that comes between the consequence and the next SD, indicating the end of one trial and the forthcoming trial.
Inter-trial interval Read More
G-9 Use discrete-trial, free-operant, and naturalistic teaching arrangements.
G.13 Design and evaluate trial-based and free-operant procedures.
A procedure in discrete-trial teaching during which the same learning trial (SD) for an acquisition skill is presented several times in a row.
G-9 Use discrete-trial, free-operant, and naturalistic teaching arrangements.
G.13 Design and evaluate trial-based and free-operant procedures.
A teaching methodology that involves embedding learning opportunities into ongoing, every day activities by capitalizing on the EOs in natural contexts and choice-making, focusing on client interest and initiations.
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G-9 Use discrete-trial, free-operant, and naturalistic teaching arrangements.
G.13 Design and evaluate trial-based and free-operant procedures.
A free-operant teaching methodology that capitalizes on naturally occurring MOs and environmental variables with a specific focus on building skills that produce collateral improvements in other skill areas.
A procedure in discrete-trial teaching during which random mastered targets are presented in a randomized order.
G-9 Use discrete-trial, free-operant, and naturalistic teaching arrangements.
G.13 Design and evaluate trial-based and free-operant procedures.