BehavioralBehavioral refers to one of the seven dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which emphasizes that the behavior selected for intervention must be observable, meas... More Skills Training (BST) is a comprehensive teaching approach that ensures the mastery of new skills through step-by-step instruction, observation, practice, and feedback. Its effectiveness in various settings makes it a valuable tool for teaching new skills and improving performance, particularly in ABA and professional development contexts.
Example
A behaviorBehavior refers to any activity or action that living organisms engage in, which can be observed, measured, and analyzed. It encompasses all interactions an organism has with its environment, inc... More analyst is using Behavioral Skills Training (BST) to teach a classroom assistant how to implement a behavior intervention plan for a student with challenging behaviors. The process follows these steps:
- Instruction: The analyst first provides verbal and written instructions, explaining the behavior intervention plan and each step the assistant needs to follow to manage the student’s behavior.
- Modeling: Next, the analyst demonstrates the correct implementation of the plan by role-playing the interaction with a student, showing the assistant how to respond to specific behaviors.
- Role-Play: The assistant then practices the intervention with the analyst or another colleague playing the role of the student. This allows the assistant to apply what they’ve learned in a realistic but controlled setting.
- Feedback: After the role-play, the analyst provides immediate feedback, highlighting what the assistant did well and offering suggestions for improvement. The role-play and feedback cycle may be repeated until the assistant feels confident and can apply the skill independently.