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Peer reviewedMartella, Ronald C.; And Others – B.C. Journal of Special Education, 1992
A two-stage problem-solving strategy involving cue cards and their gradual withdrawal was used to teach nine sheltered workshop employees how to prevent work-related accidents. Results indicated that participants used the strategy appropriately and generalized their skills to similar and dissimilar situations up to eight weeks after training.…
Descriptors: Generalization, Instructional Effectiveness, Job Skills, Maintenance
Wetzel, Mary C.; Taylor, M. Jo – Education and Training in Mental Retardation, 1991
Analysis of videotapes of training procedures with 12 developmentally disabled adults in a horticultural day work program found an overall staff emphasis on selectively attending to workers' successful behavior with evidence of both efficiency and effectiveness of this approach. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Developmental Disabilities, Efficiency, Horticulture
Wetzel, Mary C.; And Others – Education and Training in Mental Retardation, 1991
An ecological study was made of persistent repetitious movements by 12 developmentally disabled adults in a horticultural day work program. Fewer dysfunctional patterns occurred during times when staff were actively teaching than when the trainee was isolated or resting. Results argued for teaching skills in terms of coordinated response…
Descriptors: Adults, Attention Control, Behavior Problems, Developmental Disabilities
