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Sitzmann, Traci; Johnson, Stefanie K. – Journal of Applied Psychology, 2012
Planning plays an instrumental role in prominent self-regulation theories (e.g., action regulation, control, goal setting), yet as a scientific community we know little about how people carry out their learning plans. Using an experimental field study, we implemented a repeated-measures intervention requiring trainees to create a plan for when,…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Time on Task, Program Effectiveness, Goal Orientation
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Farrenkopf, C.; McGregor, D.; Nes, S. L.; Koenig, A. J. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1997
The effectiveness of two treatment strategies (verbal prompts and a physical prompt) on the independent drinking skills of a 17-year-old girl with cortical visual impairment was investigated. Results found that the physical prompt was highly effective in promoting the target behavior, whereas verbal prompts were less effective. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cues, Daily Living Skills, Learning Strategies
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Luiselli, James K.; St. Amand, CarrieAnne; MaGee, Christine; Sperry, James M. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2008
We describe a training program to teach applied behavior analysis (ABA) knowledge competencies to paraprofessional staff (N = 47) at a habilitation services agency for adults with developmental disabilities. Before and following training, staff completed assessment of knowledge tests for three content areas: basic learning principles,…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Caregivers, Adults, Behavior Modification