How do I schedule and plan for MARION Tier II Social Skills instruction? (MARION Tier II Social Skills Instruction Guide)

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Feb 07, 2025 - 11:18 PM

To schedule and plan for MARION Tier II Social Skills instruction, you need to consider several factors. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Scheduling and Logistics:
- Determine when and where the group will meet.
- Identify the participants and the number of students in the group.
- Determine the relevant skills that need to be taught.
- Estimate the duration of the instruction.
- Assign a teacher or facilitator for the group.

2. Participant Selection:
- Select 2-3 students who are good role models and may need extra help.
- Ensure that they get along with the other students in the group.

3. Generalization Strategies:
- Plan for generalization of the skills before, during, and after training.
- Before training, make the training setting look and feel like the natural setting where the skills will be used.
- During training, use real-life examples within role plays and provide naturally occurring reinforcers.
- After training, prompt students to display the skills, set up situations that facilitate desired behavior, and reinforce displays of skills in the real world.
- Involve others in the training and create opportunities for practice and reinforcement in the natural environment.

4. Group Management Strategies:
- Develop a set of group rules that focus on active participation and instruction.
- Use tricks and strategies to maintain attention and desired behavior.
- Provide frequent specific verbal praise and reinforcement for positive behavior.
- Redirect or ignore misbehavior as possible.
- Consider using a point system for reinforcement and reminders or pre-correction for desired behavior.

5. Teaching:
- Teach the social skills using the same methods as academic skills.
- Use teacher modeling, guided practice, and individual practice with real examples.
- Provide clear set-up and advance organizers for each lesson.
- Facilitate high levels of engagement and provide consistent and immediate feedback.
- Review and assess the skills regularly.

By following these steps, you can effectively schedule and plan for MARION Tier II Social Skills instruction. For more detailed information, refer to the provided manual.