Cynthia N. Catania, Daniel Almeida, Brian Liu–Constant, &
Florence D. DiGennaro Reed. (2009).
Video modeling to train staff to implement discrete-trial instruction.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis,
42, 387-392.
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,
respectively. 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.
DESCRIPTORS: discrete-trial instruction, staff training, teacher training, video modeling