Session 6: Strategies for Successful Teaching, Part 1

A skill used frequently by an individual is:

A relevant skill

Which event signals a good opportunity to teach?

An individual asks for help to do something

What is a task analysis?

Breaking down a complex task into small steps

The DSP can create the best learning environment by:

Establishing a good relationship with the learner

A skill is functional when:

It is necessary for the individual's self-care

When the DSP shows an individual how to do part or all of a skill, they are using a _________________ prompt.

Modeling

Which of the following can a DSP learn by spending time with an individual?

Things the individual likes to do

What is the primary goal of teaching the individual new skills?

To help individuals live independently and with enjoyment

What is the benefit of providing a prompt?

To provide additional information to ensure success

An age-appropriate skill for a fifteen-year-old is:

Using the telephone to call a friend