Lesson VOC 76
Task: Use a time clock.
Prerequisites: COG 54, SEN 12—SEN 14, VOC 2, VOC 3
Concept: This task does not require understanding time concepts in order to perform it. Only some sensorimotor skills and some name recognition ability are prerequisites. Even the concept and importance of arriving on time is not a part of this task. What is important is that the student learns the specific use of the machine that either is or potentially could be a part of his or her work environment.
Behavioral Objective: When reporting to or leaving from work, the student will independently (without verbal prompting) use a time clock to a 95% accuracy level for 20 trials.
Materials: A time clock and some sample time cards, preferably ones located at a work setting, but they could be set in a classroom for initial practice.
Task Analysis:
1. Demonstrate to the student the process of using a time clock. Use lots of verbal explanations during this step.
2. Make a number of sample time cards but only one should contain the student's name. Some of the other sample cards should have names similar to the student's. Prompt the student to pick up his or her own card. Continue this step until the student can perform it with 100% accuracy.
3. Verbally guide the student through the process of selecting his or her card and using the time clock.
4. Prompt the student to perform Step 3 at the specific times that are appropriate.
5. Continue Step 4, reducing verbal prompting until the student will perform the task independently. For every example of independent behavior, provide a lot of verbal praise. If the student forgets, provide gentle reminders until independence is achieved.