A task analysis of the shift from teacher instructions to self-instructions in performing an in-common task

Article Abstract:

The interspersal of taught self-instructions among infrequent trials of task analysis helps children in performing the sorting tasks correctly by developing correct self-instruction about them. This effect is generalized to new target tasks involving different stimulus sets. Correct spontaneous self-instructions about the target sorts gradually increase with subsequent trials. However, the taught skills of self-instruction fail affect the in-common task discrimination.

Analysis, Education, Training, Preschool children, French language, Spelling, Reading disability, Reading disorders

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Use of self-instruction to extend the generalization of a self-instructed in-common discrimination

Article Abstract:

Some children have developmental problems related to the determination of common characteristics within a certain group. A study was made to determine ways of improving their discriminating abilities of finding in-common qualities. Self-instructions were found to be effective in solving tests related to such cognitive functions. Sorting problems with two elements was generally harder than sorting those with only one common element.

Research, Methods, Children, Cognitive therapy, Cognitive therapy for children, Differentiation (Developmental psychology), Self-other differentiation (Developmental psychology)

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