A skill is an action that is formed by repeated repetition and brought to automatism. Any new mode of action as a result of repetition can subsequently be carried out without the participation of conscious control. Some helpful guidelines will help you develop skills in teaching children.
Instructions
Step 1
The requirements for the student should be presented gradually, in small portions. The student should be able to receive positive reinforcement. By raising the criterion very strongly, you are forcing the child to make a greater effort than before. Such a leap can derail the behavior that is being formed.
Step 2
There is no need to try to form a behavioral skill according to several criteria at the same time. Only one action should be practiced at a time. A competent teacher achieves success in solving one problem, and only then moves on to another. Try to break the task down into several components and work them out sequentially. Learning with this approach will go faster.
Step 3
Before raising the criterion, use the scale of reinforcement of the result achieved so far. If you are going to introduce a new criterion, weaken the previous ones for a while. Reinforcement should be positive, swearing and pointless preaching should be non-pedagogical.
Step 4
The skill program should be designed so that when you make a significant leap forward, you can anticipate how to reinforce the behavior later. One must be ready for such a leap, it is very important for the student emotionally.
Step 5
You shouldn't change your coach half way. It is advisable that the formation of the skill was carried out under the guidance of one person.
Step 6
If a skill-building procedure does not lead to a successful outcome, set it aside. Try a different method, take a flexible approach to learning.
Step 7
End each lesson with positive reinforcement. Lack of reinforcement can be perceived as equal to punishment.
Step 8
If the acquired behavior deteriorates, the procedure for developing the skill should be revised. It makes no sense to force the student to repeat the action indefinitely to achieve the desired result. Better to go back to the beginning and try out the reinforcement process in a new setting.
Step 9
When you achieve the desired success, stop working. It is very important to complete the skill building process on a high note.
