Implementation of Frequency Building and Precision Teaching to Teach Sight Words via Synchronous Learning: A Case
Christopher J Dietrich1, Anita Li2
1School of Behavior Analysis, Florida Insitute of Technology, Melbourne, FL USA.
Behavior Analysis in Practice
|June 14, 2022
Summary
Caregivers can effectively teach sight words using frequency building and precision teaching methods at home. Synchronous teaching proved viable for training caregivers, though careful attention to teaching methods and procedural fidelity is crucial for success.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Frequency building is an instructional method involving timed repetitions and corrective feedback.
- Precision teaching measures individual performance on a standard celeration chart (SCC) for data-driven decisions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy of synchronous teaching in training caregivers to implement frequency building for sight word identification.
- To evaluate learner performance using precision teaching methods implemented by caregivers in an in-home setting.
Main Methods:
- A case study design was employed.
- Caregivers received synchronous instruction on frequency building techniques.
- Young learners' sight word identification was tracked using standard celeration charts (SCC).
Main Results:
- Synchronous teaching is a feasible method for training caregivers in precision teaching.
- Learner performance data indicated progress in sight word identification.
- Procedural fidelity during teaching trials requires careful monitoring.
Conclusions:
- Synchronous teaching can empower caregivers to implement effective instructional strategies at home.
- Precision teaching, when implemented with fidelity, supports skill acquisition in young learners.
- Optimizing teaching methods and ensuring procedural fidelity are key for successful in-home interventions.
Keywords:
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