Imagine teaching a child to ride a bike. At first, you hold the handlebars (Full Physical). Then you just hold the seat (Partial Physical). Then you just run alongside them (Visual/Modeling). Finally, you let go.
This is Prompt Fading. A prompt is training wheels for behavior. If you never take them off, the learner will never be independent.
This video covers the art of Prompting. You will learn the different types of prompts (from subtle gestures to full hand-over-hand), and the two main strategies for using them: Most-to-Least (for new learners) and Least-to-Most (for fostering independence). It also covers "Errorless Learning," a technique to prevent frustration before it starts.
⏱️ Video Timeline
An extra cue added after the instruction to help the learner answer correctly.
Start with the smallest help. If they fail, give more help. Good for checking what they know.
Start with maximum help (Errorless Learning). Gradually reduce help. Good for teaching brand new skills.
Positional (putting it closer), Visual (pictures), Gestural (pointing), Modeling (showing), and Verbal.
🔑 Key Insights
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
1. The Prompt Hierarchy (The Pyramid)
2. Inadvertent Prompts (Oops!)
Are you giving the answer away?
- Eye Gaze: Looking at the correct card.
- Position: Leaving the correct card closer to the child.
- Voice: Saying the correct choice louder ("Do you want the APPLE or the dirt?").
These are accidents, but they ruin the data.
📝 Knowledge Check
Identify the prompt strategy.
Q1: You tell the child "Wash hands." You wait 3 seconds. They don't move. You point to the sink. They don't move. You guide their hands. What strategy is this?
You started with the least help (verbal) and increased intrusiveness as needed.
Q2: You are teaching a new skill. You immediately use hand-over-hand to ensure they get it right the first time. What is this?
You prevented the error by using the most intrusive prompt immediately.
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