Expectations
How many times per week should group be run?
September
How much time (on average) does it take you to prep for group?
Instructor Determined
Typically, 30 minutes for "simple" groups such as a short video and worksheet. Closer to 1+ hour for more "involved" groups such as customizing a game, coordinating with teacher about units, etc.
What was your first AIM screen name?
Instructor Determined
Example: TeeTop2000 (as in "tank top" and the year 2000)
On average, how long should group last?
30 minutes
What phrases or situations would you teach in group for someone who is not being included in games/activities?
Example Phrases: Can I have turn? Can I join? etc.
Example Situations: Perspective taking, teaching compromise, finding similar interests, etc.
Name two subscriptions/ websites you can use
Instructor Determined
Examples: News To You, Brain Pop, YouTube, Everyday Speech
Who was Kim Kardashians first husband?
Ray-Jay
Where is your group content/materials kept?
In the Social Skills binder
What strategies can be used to address group refusal?
Instructor Determined
Examples: Pairing group with reinforcement (i.e., candy for correct answers), trading in after group, using content that is preferred (i.e., characters), shaping duration over time (i.e., participate for 5 minutes then trade in), etc.
What is one way you have run a group WITHOUT a video
Examples: Games, community outings, role playing, scavenger hunts, etc.
What is your favorite teen-angst movie, and why?
Instructor Determined
Where did the Social Skills curriculum originate from?
The one and only, Josh Dufresne
What are some ways you incorporate your social objectives into social group?
Instructor Determined
Example: Turn taking, hand raising, follow up questions, etc.
How have you gotten staff buy in during group (i.e., not scrolling on their phone under the table)
Instructor Determined
Examples: Use them to model/participate in answering, include them in planning, treatment integrity, direct feedback.
If you had to be any admin here, who would you be and why?
Instructor Determined
How do you "prove" your student patriated in Social Group?
Permanent products and/or lesson planning notes
How have you geared or customized a group towards a replacement behavior?
Instructor Determined
Example: Student(s) having problem behaviors in gym - gearing group towards taking turns and inclusion in gym
What is your biggest barrier to running effective groups?
Examples: Time, scheduling, creativity, resources, etc.
What is something cring-worthy you did in high school that keeps you up at night?