ERIC Number: EJ936863
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Sep
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A Comparison of Simultaneous Prompting and Constant Time Delay Procedures in Teaching State Capitals
Head, Kenneth David; Collins, Belva C.; Schuster, John W.; Ault, Melinda Jones
Journal of Behavioral Education, v20 n3 p182-202 Sep 2011
This investigation compared the effectiveness and efficiency of constant time delay (CTD) and simultaneous prompting (SP) procedures in teaching discrete social studies facts to 4 high school students with learning and behavior disorders using an adapted alternating treatments design nested within a multiple probe design. The results indicated that both procedures were effective, with the simultaneous prompting procedure being slightly more efficient in terms of errors during instructional and maintenance phases. In addition, when interviewed about their preferences, both the instructor and participants preferred the simultaneous prompting procedure. This investigation extends current research as there are small numbers of studies comparing SP to other response prompting strategies, and to date, SP and CTD have not been compared with high school students with high-incidence disabilities. Future research issues are discussed.
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Prompting, Behavior Modification, Teaching Methods, Social Studies, High School Students, Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, Instructional Effectiveness, Preferences
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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