Basic Group Readiness Skills
Basic Group Readiness Skills are skills necessary for a student to possess before learning can take place in a group setting. The demands of group learning are different than those of a 1:1 setting. Students must be prepared to meet those demands.
Programs
Practical exemplars to demonstrate in phases
Articles
Additional information
on skills
Materials
Printable ABA tools to be used in lessons
Program Videos
Group Sitting
This program teaches students to sit properly in a group.
Putting Up Your Hand
This program teaches students to raise their hand and wait until called upon to answer a question.
Sustaining Attention
This program teaches students to sustain their attention during independent work.
Multiple-Step Imitation
This program teaches students to learn to pay attention to a teacher’s task demonstration and be able to do it afterwards. This is an important skill that enables students to independently participate in school.
Treasure Hunt
This program teaches students to practice attending skills.
Interdependent (Group) Contingency
This program is designed to teach students to understand a group contingency where all members of a group must perform successfully to receive reinforcement.
