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Training Technology: Direct Skills Teaching

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Description

Cover Art for the Direct Skills Teaching Training Module
Direct skills teaching is different from behavior modification, conditioning, or training that shapes behavior without a person’s full control. Direct skills teaching involves individuals in comprehensive instructional activities, enabling them to perform skills when they choose to do so.

This technology teaches practitioners how to help consumers acquire and use the skills needed to be successful and satisfied in residential, educational, vocational, and social environments. Practitioners learn how to outline skill content, plan the lesson, program skill use, and encourage the individuals’ participation throughout the teaching process.

Training Package Contents

  • Trainer Orientation Guide (PDF file)
  • Training Modules (6 PDF files)
  • Reference Handbooks (6 PDF files)
  • PowerPoint® Slides (PDF file)
  • Audio Demonstrations (in MP3 files, 3 examples approximately 10 minutes)
  • Video Demonstration (YouTube link, 3 excerpts approximately 1.25 hours)

If you are interested in Consultation/In-Service Training about how to best use these training materials in your program or agency, please contact Marianne Farkas, Director of Training, mfarkas@bu.edu.

Citation: Cohen, M., Danley, K., & Nemec, P. (1985, 2007). Psychiatric rehabilitation training technology: Direct skills teaching. Boston, MA: Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Outlining Skill Content
  • Planning the Lesson
  • Coaching
  • Programming Skill Use
  • Conclusion

      Product Details

      Published: Edited and revised format 2007
      ISBN: 978-1-878512-33-8

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