ABA 527 M9 Project
Topic: Discrete-Trial Instruction (6-hour training)
Description: During the workshop, participants will learn what discrete trial teaching is, why it is used, and when to use it. Participants will identify the components of a discrete trial. Participants will then learn how to read a written skill acquisition program (utilizing DTI) and accurately implement discrete trial teaching. Training Methodology: Workshop will include the use of a powerpoint lecture, video examples, and presenter demonstration. Behavior skills training will be utilized to train participants in the implementation of DTI.
Number of hours
Training Objectives/Outcomes Evaluation
6 hours Participants will... ● Identify DTI ● Identify the essential components of
DTI ● Understand the difference between
progressive and conventional/rigid DTI ● Identify the essential components of a
written skill acquisition plan ● Identify and implement prompting
procedures (w/in discrete trial teaching) ● Identify and implement error correction
procedure(s) ● Accurately record trial-by-trial data ● Implement discrete-trial teaching
procedure
● During BST, participants will be provided with performance feedback.
● During BST, participants will be assessed via DTI integrity checklist (90% or better for 3 consecutive role-plays w/ at least 2 different skill acquisition programs)
● To enhance generalization, participants will be provided with a DTI integrity checklist to self-assess during DTI implementation within their classroom setting.
● To enhance generalization, the BCBA will conduct a DTI treatment integrity checklist within 2 weeks of initial training.
References: Clayton, M., & Headley, A. (2019). The use of behavioral skills training to improve staff performance of discrete trial training. Behavioral Interventions, 34, 136-143. Leaf, J.B., Cihon, J.H., Leaf, R., McEachin, J., & Taubman, M. (2016). A progressive approach to discrete trial teaching: Some current guidelines. International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 9, 361-372. Smith, T. (2001). Discrete Trial Training in the Treatment of Autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 16, 86 - 92.