CTA CTA Instructional Support Strategies 2

Question 1

A student is learning a self-care routine. The CTA completes all steps except the last one, which the student finishes. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Backward chaining

Answer

Backward chaining involves the trainer completing all steps except the final one, building independence from the last step backward.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a visual schedule in instructional support?

Accepted Answer

To help students anticipate and sequence daily activities independently

Answer

Visual schedules help students understand and predict the sequence of daily activities, supporting independence and reducing anxiety.

Question 3

Which approach best supports a student who learns best by doing rather than listening?

Accepted Answer

Hands-on, experiential learning activities

Answer

Hands-on, experiential activities align with kinesthetic learning preferences, allowing students to learn through active participation.

Question 4

A CTA notices a student consistently struggles with the second step of a 5-step task. What is the BEST response?

Accepted Answer

Provide additional targeted practice and support specifically on step two

Answer

Identifying and providing extra support on the specific step where a student struggles allows for targeted, efficient instructional intervention.

Question 5

What does 'errorless learning' aim to prevent?

Accepted Answer

Student errors during the acquisition phase of learning a new skill

Answer

Errorless learning uses prompts to prevent mistakes during early skill acquisition, building a pattern of correct responding from the start.

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