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| Behavioral Learning Theory |
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Explains learning in terms of changes in behavior.
Includes classical and operant conditioning. |
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| Cognitive Learning Theory |
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Development of schemas (building blocks of knowledge) as a result of biological maturation and experience.
Part of Piaget's cognitive stages of development. |
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| Learning occurs by observing others. |
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| involves reflexive actions such as blinking; part of the behavioral learning theory. |
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| 5 categories- commodities, activities, social reinforcers, feedback, tokens |
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| The use of pleasant and unpleasant consequences to change behavior |
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| Stimuli that decreases the frequency of behavior |
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| Incidental situations to incorporate needed skills in specific environments. |
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| Specific, sequential set of skills that are repeated until learned, then expands upon foundationary concepts. |
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| Criteria for determining if an objective/benchmark is appropriately written |
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S- Specific
M- Measurable
A- Achievable
R- Responsible
T- Time period |
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| Inter-disciplinary Team Model |
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| Different disciplines undertake independent assessments of a client but carry out program development as a collective effort. |
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| Trans-disciplinary Team Model |
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| Disciplines cooperate and collaborate during initial assessment and planning phases of designing the educational program and offer on-going support and input. |
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| Multi-disciplinary Team Model |
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| Disciplines work independently to assess, write, and implement separate program plans. |
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| Residential Model- Pros and Cons |
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Pros-
Same as center based
No transportation needed
Social interaction between clients
Cons
Cost factor for facility
Time away from family |
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| Center Based Model- Pros and Cons |
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Pros
Established assessment and training areas
Interdisciplinary input
Cons
Skills need to be transferred
Segregation of community
Transportation for client |
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| Itinerant Model- Pros and Cons |
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Pros
Client familiarity
Reduces transfer of skills
Cons
Cost
Travel
Time
Planning for different settings |
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