Lesson SOC 6
Task: "Listen" while a story is read.
Prerequisites: COG 1, COG 2
Concept: This task is an extension of "remain in activities" (see prerequisite COG 2). The objective, however, is slightly more focused in that making periodic eye contact and remaining basically in the group as initially seated are the anticipated outcomes. Variables such as the ability to understand the story concept, the use of props, and the animation of the teacher can relate to success in this activity. Attempt to find stories that are fairly short (or provide a chapter per lesson), where the action of the book relates to something that is of interest to the students. Actual understanding of story content, however, is not a goal at this time.
Behavioral Objective: The student will provide periodic eye contact and remain seated in the same basic area while a story is read by the teacher to a 90% accuracy level over 20 trials.
Materials: Any book or story that appears enjoyable to the student group.
Task Analysis:
1. Verify that the book or story selected in the materials section is in fact enjoyed and desired by the group.
2. During the presentation, after 1 minute of reading or telling a story, attempt to obtain eye contact with the student and give social praise for listening and remaining seated. If unsuccessful, gently physically redirect the student back to the task and attempt another 1-minute period. If this task remains unsuccessful, shorten the time until success is achieved.
3. Continue Step 2 for all students in the group who need help with this task and extend the time goal by 1-minute increments until a 5-minute (or story completion if less than 5 minutes) interval is achieved.
4. Continue Step 3, extending the time frame until the story is completed and reducing all verbal and physical prompting until the objective is met.