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Rana R. Yassa; Daniel R. Mitteer; Brian D. Greer; Shannon M. Angley; Liam H. McCabe; Omar M. Elwasli – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2024
We evaluated the effects of behavioral skills training on improving participant implementation of functional communication training with multiple schedules when working with a confederate. Behavioral skills training produced mastery-level responding for all six participants who required training, providing the first empirically supported training…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Behavior Modification, Skill Development, Program Effectiveness
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Ceyhun Servi – British Journal of Special Education, 2024
Language and drawing each have their own sets of symbols that they use to convey messages. It is still unclear whether the development of these two expression mechanisms is similar or distinct. There are various approaches to supporting language and communication skills, including structured and naturalistic methods. The goal of this in-depth case…
Descriptors: Freehand Drawing, Language Skills, Communication Skills, Skill Development
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XiaoShu Xu; Zhiyou Li; Wilson Cheong Hin Hong; Xinyu Xu; YunFeng Zhang – Education and Information Technologies, 2024
This review provides a critical assessment of Personal Learning Environments (PLEs) and personalized learning within formal education by juxtaposing their beneficial effects against the potential issues that could impede their effective use. Through meticulous screening and reviewing procedures, 53 articles were thematically analyzed and the main…
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Independent Study, Definitions, Barriers
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Jehan A. Alandejani; Gary Sayed – Cogent Education, 2024
High-impact practices (HIPs) were integrated into teaching and learning activities. These practices are designed to help students overcome the rapid challenges of employment and workforce needs. In this study, we focused on implementing HIPs in the Arabic language, a core competency. Northern Border University (NBU) has been committed to improving…
Descriptors: Arabic, Educational Practices, Program Implementation, Translation
Wilma A. Morales-Franco – ProQuest LLC, 2021
Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative case study is to provide a comprehensive understanding of what employers perceive their role to be in developing student learning and skills development. Employers who place and participate in an internship program for an undergraduate student will be interviewed to understand their perceptions and the…
Descriptors: Employer Attitudes, Role, Skill Development, Undergraduate Students
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Edmunds, Sarah R.; Frost, Kyle M.; Sheldrick, R. Chris; Bravo, Alice; Straiton, Diondra; Pickard, Katherine; Grim, Valerie; Drahota, Amy; Kuhn, Jocelyn; Azad, Gazi; Pomales Ramos, Anamiguel; Ingersoll, Brooke; Wainer, Allison; Ibanez, Lisa V.; Stone, Wendy L.; Carter, Alice; Broder-Fingert, Sarabeth – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2022
Defining the central components of an intervention is critical for balancing fidelity with flexible implementation in both research settings and community practice. Implementation scientists distinguish an intervention's essential components (thought to cause clinical change) and adaptable periphery (recommended, but not necessary). While…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Fidelity
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Timpe, Erika M.; Kent-Walsh, Jennifer; Binger, Cathy; Hahs-Vaughn, Debbie; Harrington, Nancy; Schwartz, Jamie B. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2021
Three parents of preschool-aged children with Down syndrome using mobile augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technologies to communicate participated indirect, systematic communication-partner instruction. Intervention featured an adaptation of the ImPAACT Program (Improving Partner Applications of Augmentative Communication…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Preschool Children, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Skills
Scott Sandoval – ProQuest LLC, 2021
With the changes in the educational landscape, holding students' attention has become an even more crucial point. Educators are having to find creative ways and means to engage students and make learning 'fun'. There have been numerous research studies to show that gamification can be used to drive student engagement, achievement, and reinforce…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Gamification, Learner Engagement, Communication Skills
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Yi, Juhee; Kim, Whasoo; Lee, Jiwoo – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2022
Purpose: This systematic review aimed to examine the effectiveness of the Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support (SCERTS) Model--based interventions in supporting developmental skills of children who were diagnosed with or at increased likelihood of autism. Method: We searched six electronic databases, in addition to…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development, Skill Development
Liao, Ching-Yi; Ganz, J. B.; Wattanawongwan, Sanikan; Haas, April N.; Ura, Sarah K.; Vannest, Kimberly J.; Morin, Kristi L. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Social-communication deficits associated with autism spectrum disorder often lead to undesirable outcomes in other domains, such as interpersonal relationships, employment, and participation in community activities. Parents may be ideal implementers of interventions to address these deficits when provided with instruction that is efficacious and…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Coaching (Performance), Program Effectiveness, Parent Role
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Chen, Pei-Hua; Lim, Tang-Zhi; Huang, Wan-Chi – Deafness & Education International, 2021
Fathers' participation in early intervention services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing has increased, but few studies have examined the learning progress of skills learned in these sessions. The aim of this study was to compare the competence patterns of fathers and mothers in implementing auditory-verbal therapy (AVT) practices, and…
Descriptors: Fathers, Mothers, Children, Deafness
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Pennington, Robert C.; Walker, Virginia L.; Tapp, Melissa C. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2021
In this investigation, we surveyed 51 faculty members who were involved in teacher preparation programs in the area of extensive support needs (ESN) across a range of institutions of higher education. We asked participants to respond to questions related to the quality and quantity of program content focused on communication instruction and…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Teacher Educators, College Faculty, Educational Quality
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Manyuk, Lyubov; Kuchumova, Nataliya – Comparative Professional Pedagogy, 2018
The US medical schools are characterized by a significant progress in the usage of information and communication technologies for professional purposes and communication skills development. This advance was influenced by a sequence of social, academic, technological and financial conditions, namely: permanent research in the branch of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Comparative Education, Undergraduate Students, Medical Students
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Sambell, Ros; Devine, Amanda; Lo, Johnny; Lawlis, Tanya – International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 2020
Enterprising students who understand the work environment are considered more employable. It is accepted that higher-education has a responsibility to produce career-ready-graduates. Practicum experience provides a critical role in this preparation. This study describes the development and implementation of the WIL instrument and WIL experience to…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Work Experience, Practicums, Program Development
Anderson, Cynthia M.; Iovannone, Rose; Smith, Tristram; Levato, Lynne; Martin, Ryan; Brenna, Cavanaugh; Hochheimer, Sam; Wang, Hongyue; Iadarola, Suzannah – Grantee Submission, 2020
To date there are no evidence-based comprehensive interventions for use in school settings. There are numerous barriers to delivery of high-quality interventions in schools that have limited the transfer of research-based interventions to school settings. "Modular Approach to Autism Programing for Schools (MAAPS)" is a framework for…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Learning Modules
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