The Teaching Opportunity in Action
Name at least 3 prompts on the prompt hierarchy.
gesture, verbal, visual, model, part manual, full manual
A child’s parent wrote in the notebook that they did not sleep well last night. Where would this information go on ABC data?
setting event
Name at least 2 modes of communication that can be taught during FCT.
verbal language, gestures, sign language, individual picture icons, etc.
Staff preventing Suzie from leaving circle time is an antecedent to Suzie hitting Johnny. What can staff do during the next circle?
prompt a break based on duration or precursors, change activity, increase motivation to participate
What are 2 types of data on problem behavior that you might take in your classroom?
scatterplot, frequency, ABC
This tool assesses how to effectively gain a child’s attention.
Gaining Attention Checklist
Define the term "antecedent."
When would you NOT choose FCT as a strategy?
When waiting/denial is the challenge.
You observe that Luca is no longer reinforced by the items in his transition bag when transitioning from the playground. You are struggling to find new reinforcement items. What could you do?
conduct a new preference/reinforcer assessment
What is the difference between an antecedent and a setting event?
An antecedent is any event or circumstance that immediately precedes a behavior
A setting event is something that could affect a person's "mood" and potentially influence behavior that can occur earlier in time (lack of sleep, illness, missing breakfast, etc)
Name at least 2 prompting procedures you might use with a student.
simultaneous prompting, most-to-least, least-to-most, time delay, etc.
Explain what’s wrong with this antecedent: "The student was bored at circle."
it does not describe what was going on in the environment around the student t
What are 2 ways to ensure the child is motivated to use FCT (e.g. the child is motivated for a break)?
contrived (staff created) & natural (looking for the antecedent)
You are assisting a group of 3 students moving from the dramatic play center to the art table. One of your students runs away from the group and starts laughing. She climbs on top of the handwriting table and starts making silly faces at everyone. What do you do?
nonverbally walk over to the handwriting table, do not make eye contact with student, but gently guide her down to ensure safety
What is the difference between a prompt and a cue?
prompt- assists the response
cue- highlights the target stimulus