Discrete Trial Training

Discrete trial training (DTT) is a one-to-one instructional approach used to teach skills in a planned, controlled, and systematic manner. DTT is used when a learner needs to learn a skill best taught in small repeated steps. Each trial or teaching opportunity has a definite beginning and end, thus the descriptor discrete trial. Within DTT, the use of antecedents and consequences is carefully planned and implemented. Positive praise and/or tangible rewards are used to reinforce desired skills or behaviors. Data collection is an important part of DTT and supports decision making by providing teachers/practitioners with information about beginning skill level, progress and challenges, skill acquisition and maintenance, and generalization of learned skills or behaviors.

 

Goals:

• Define discrete trial training

• Identify skills to be taught using discrete trial training

• Identify the steps for implementing discrete trial training

• Locate resources

 

Autism
Online Course, Self-directed

Free
CPE Credits: 0.50  
Registration Closes: 9/1/2023
Ends: 9/30/2023 11:59 pm
SP1737243