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Browder, Diane M.; And Others – Journal of Special Education, 1987
Observational learning is theoretically conceptualized as a skill that can be developed along a learning hierarchy from acquisition and fluency development to generalization of imitative behavior. This review characterizes these levels of observational learning and details differential teaching strategies that have been attempted at each level…
Descriptors: Definitions, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Generalization
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Rehfeldt, Ruth Anne; Latimore, Denise; Stromer, Robert – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2003
Two experiments investigated whether six individuals (ages 7-64) with developmental disabilities or autism would demonstrate stimulus classes after observing another individual demonstrate the prerequisite conditional discriminations. Results found that stimulus class technology, coupled with observation, may be an economical and efficient means…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
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Schoen, Sharon F. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1989
Presented are examples of academic, social, daily living, and motor skills that might be targeted for observational instruction for students with handicaps. At each of three phases of development (acquisition level, fluency level, and generalization level), suggestions are offered on choosing what to teach and deciding how to teach. (JDD)
Descriptors: Academic Education, Daily Living Skills, Developmental Stages, Disabilities
Baker, Beverly; Sellar, Jean – Curriculum Review, 1983
Discusses what museums offer science teachers, including a visual extension of textbooks, educational experiences to hone observational skills, and special supplementary services including field museum courses, materials loan, museum libraries, and research departments. Specific instructional goals teachers should prepare before museum trips are…
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Media, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Leclerc, Daniel C. – 1978
Designed for elementary and secondary use in the social studies, this guide provides activities for learning the basic elements and the history of architecture. Through this study, students develop critical observation skills and investigate buildings as manifestations of religious, social, and personal values. The historical overview traces the…
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Building Design, Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education