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VIDEO MODELING TO TRAIN STAFF TO IMPLEMENT DISCRETE‐TRIAL INSTRUCTION

Journal of Applied Behavior AnalysisPublished 1 June 2009Open access
Cynthia N. Catania, Daniel Almeida, Brian Liu‐Constant, Florence D. DiGennaro Reed
Citations195
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SJR score1.56
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TL;DR

Results suggest that video modeling can be an effective technique to train staff to conduct discrete-trial sessions and show an immediate increase in accuracy.

Abstract

Three new direct-service staff participated in a program that used a video model to train target skills needed to conduct a discrete-trial session. Percentage accuracy in completing a discrete-trial teaching session was evaluated using a multiple baseline design across participants. During baseline, performances ranged from a mean of 12% to 63% accuracy. During video modeling, there was an immediate increase in accuracy to a mean of 98%, 85%, and 94% for each participant. Performance during maintenance and generalization probes remained at high levels. Results suggest that video modeling can be an effective technique to train staff to conduct discrete-trial sessions.

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PsychologySocial Sciences