Lesson VOC 43
Task: Fill bottles.
Prerequisites: ADT 3, ADT 19, SEN 12
Concept: This activity is an extension of pouring liquids into a cup (see prerequisite ADT 19). In a work setting, this could involve shampoo (hair salon), condiments (restaurant), or window cleaner (housekeeping business). At this level, the student should be closely supervised, even if only a remote possibility exists that he or she might accidentally drink any of the liquids being used. Poison control numbers and safety datasheets (called "MSDS sheets") should be available for each product and should be read before an instructor proceeds to introduce any potentially dangerous substance. The teaching portion of this sample plan should begin with water and move to the actual substance to be poured after filling bottles with water is mastered.
Behavioral Objective: When requested to "please fill these bottles with (an identified substance to be placed in the bottles)," the student will use a funnel to fill the indicated bottles (at least five) without overflowing to a 90% accuracy level for 20 trials.
Materials: At least five bottles, a small funnel, water in a larger bottle, and a substance that either is or potentially could be used in a work setting.
Task Analysis:
1. Review with the student his or her ability to pour liquids into a cup (see prerequisite ADT 19).
2. Demonstrate to the student the process of using a funnel, then attempt to physically guide him or her through the process of pouring water into a bottle. If difficulties arise, an intermediate step that can help is to pour the liquid into a pitcher first and then use the funnel for the bottle.
3. Continue Step 2, reducing all prompting from physical guidance to step-by-step verbal prompts to a total-task request: "Please fill this bottle with (the substance chosen to be placed in the bottle)." Modify the water to the actual liquid to be used.
4. Continue Step 3, adding bottles until a total of five are filled in one session. Repeat this step until the objective is met.