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Modeling & Shaping Behaviour Video Training Module #7 Megan Delcourt, M.A., Behaviour Analyst Maria DeBrouwer, CYCW WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

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What does modeling mean? Modeling is when someone demonstrates or preforms a task or a skill prior to the student s attempt WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

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When do we model? Modeling can be used when we are teaching a multi step or complex skill such as how to hold a particular object, how to shoot a basketball in the gym, or how to sit nicely at circle Modeling Reduces Error Provides Information Builds Confidence Reduces Anxiety WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

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Why do we model? Some of our students do not have the ability to understand what is required to perform certain skills. The student may have a few components, but may need to be taught certain steps for the skill to be complete. Modeling provides the student with visual information that is required with repetition and practice of the target skill WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

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Who Can Model? Teacher to Student Teacher Peer to Peer Peer Student to Teacher Student WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

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Modeling Guidelines Modeling should be preformed without the use of verbal instructions/output Modeling should only be used for student who have strong imitation skills Modeling should be used to promote independence with a skill WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

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Shaping Behaviour Defined as the process in which a series of closer approximations of a target skill are reinforced Lets take a closer look at an example WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

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Shaping Example WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

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How to Shape a Skill Define a SkillDetermine a Starting PointIdentify Small Step InstructionsReinforce Close ApproximationsMonitor the Skill WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

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Why is Shaping Helpful? Shaping can be used for skills that cannot be prompted easily Vocal Imitations Fine Motor Skills Participation in an Activity WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

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Decide When to Reinforce Skill: Going Outside for Recess Day 1 Sat inside at recess Day 2 Sat outside against the wall at recess Day 3 Refused to go outside for recess Day 4 Played outside at recess for 1 min with a peer Day 5 Played on the climber for 5 min Day 6 Played ball outside with staff for 10 min Day 7 Explored playground independently for 15 WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

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Shaping Difficulties If the student can make a response you are trying to teach, but does not perform it when asked: Shaping Difficulties Check Reinforcers Evaluate the Steps Appropriateness WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

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Thank You! Module # 8 Skill Deficit and Replacement behaviour This module has been brought to you be the Behaviour Support Team Strategic Plan 2015 WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids