Engineering Learning

Environments

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)

2007

Tucci Learning Solutions

Instructional Conditions

• Non-Directed• independent work or play

• Semi-Directed• instructor is close by in case help is needed

• Teacher-Directed• instructor is leading the lesson

• Peer-Directed• students are working or playing together

Definition of Teacher-directed• The teacher presents a lesson or sets the learner

up to respond successfully

• T sets the occasion for each learner response or set of responses

• Teacher reinforces the learner for responding on a continuous or intermittent schedule of reinforcement

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Definition of Semi-directed

• The teacher presents a firm assignment

• Assignment sets the occasion for responding

• Completing the assignment is automatically reinforcing

Definition of Peer-directed

• The teacher announces free-time or presents an assignment

• Peers set the occasion for responding

• Peer reinforces responding

• Or,T reinforces responding among peers on a continuous or intermittent schedule of reinforcement

Definition of Non-directed

• The teacher announces free-time or presents an assignment

• Preferred activity or assignment set the occasion for responding

• Teacher reinforces the learner for responding on a continuous or intermittent schedule of reinforcement

• Or, participating in the activity or completing the assignment is automatically reinforcing

Constructing Instructional Conditions

Constructing T-d Instructional

Condition

Instructional ConditionsCheat Sheet

Examples

Pumpkin ThemeRepertoires IC Curriculum/

MaterialsLearner Grouping

Physical Structure

TeacherDelivery

Participator TdListenerObserver MTSObserver ImitateTalker echoic

TdCircle activity

Various sized pumpkinsVarious colored and sized pumpkin cutoutsPumpkin song with motions

Same level 2 groups3 learners

T at handU shape arrangement with L’s in cube chairs

Responding:Take turnChoralDelivery:PPFR+MLT

Participator SdObserver MTSObserver sort

SdMatching pumpkin cutouts Sorting pumpkin activity

Various exact pumpkin cutouts3-D plastic pumpkins of various sizes and colors

IndividualSame level

T at hand to nearCasual

Responding:IndividualDelivery:Assign task

Participator PdProblem Solver m &opListenerObserver ImitateObserver MTSTalker echoic

PdSnack making/decorating slice & bake pumpkin cookies

Slice & bake doughPumpkin cookie cuttersFavorite candies, etc.Rolling pins

Whole group T at hand to nearU shape table with T in the middle and additional staff behind learners

Responding:Take turnDelivery:Set up for responding

Participator NdProblem solver m & opWriterReader

NdCentersPumpkin guts playHalloween books, music or videosPainting pumpkins

Cut open pumpkins & variety of kitchen utensilsVarious books, pumpkin music or videosPaints & brushes

Mixed level or individual

T at hand, near or farCasual or cooperative

Responding: IndividualDelivery:Announce free play

Academic: Reading

Repertoires IC Curriculum/Materials

Learner Grouping

Physical Structure

TeacherDelivery

Participator TdReaderTalker (echoic)Listener

TdReading Mastery Curriculum

Books

Sight Word flash cards

Same level

1:1

Same level

T at handCooperative style with L’s at desks facing T

Responding:Group choral, take & wait turnsIndividual

Delivery:Model Lead Test

Participator SdReaderWriterObserver MTS

SdTake home worksheets

Interactive matching books

Sight word comprehension file folders

Same level

individual

T at hand to near Responding:Individual

Delivery:Assign task

Your turn

Academic, Theme or Community

Arrange Parts of IC’s to create a class schedule

• Select a theme, academic or community based activity

• Create a classroom schedule for this activity that includes

•At least 2 instructional conditions•All learners and staff•Occurring within a thirty to forty minute block

Application

• Return to classroom and arrange the IC’s to carry out the theme, academic or community based activity you illustrated

• Begin to consider infusing CLM formats across your daily class routines by arranging and rearranging parts of the IC’s

Edward G. Rendell Gerald L. Zahorchak, D.Ed. Governor Secretary

Diane Castelbuono, Deputy SecretaryOffice of Elementary and Secondary Education

John J. Tommasini, DirectorBureau of Special Education

Bureau of Special EducationPennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Cathy Scutta, MS, OTR/L, BCBAcscutta@pattan.net

www.pattan.net