CTA Instructional Support Strategies Flashcards

A student is having difficulty maintaining attention during instruction. Which support strategy is most appropriate?

Answer: Break the task into shorter segments with brief movement breaks

Breaking tasks into shorter segments with movement breaks helps maintain student attention and engagement during instruction.

What is the role of reinforcement in an instructional support plan?

Answer: To increase the likelihood that a desired behavior or skill will occur again

Reinforcement increases the probability that a desired behavior or correct response will be repeated in the future.

Which of the following is an example of a natural reinforcer?

Answer: Being allowed to use the computer after finishing a typing assignment

Natural reinforcers are directly related to the task, such as using the computer after completing a typing activity.

When should a CTA consult with the lead teacher about adjusting an instructional support strategy?

Answer: When data shows the current strategy is not producing progress

When progress data indicates that a strategy is not working, the CTA should consult with the lead teacher to adjust the approach.

A student uses a communication device instead of speech. How should the CTA best support this?

Answer: Allow sufficient wait time for the student to use the device to communicate

Providing adequate wait time allows students who use AAC devices the opportunity to formulate and deliver their communication.

What is 'incidental teaching' in an instructional support context?

Answer: Using naturally occurring opportunities in the environment to teach targeted skills

Incidental teaching uses naturally occurring moments in the student's environment as opportunities to practice and reinforce targeted skills.