Week 6b: Prevention & Intervention Flashcards
What is a fundamental concept to remember after implementing any intervention?
Progress monitoring, ongoing evaluation, modify if necessary
What are the 4 concepts at the core of instructional hierarchy?
- Acquisition: initial learning focusing on accuracy
- Fluency: developing greater proficiency
- Generalization: plan for and provide instruction in novel settings
- Adaptation: adapt skills to new contexts and demands
What are 2 major risk factors when it comes to reading acquisition?
- Special needs
- Poverty
What are 3 reasons for lasting reading problems?
- Early foundational skill deficits
- Reduced exposure to print
- Reductions in motivation and desire (“performance deficit”)
What is phonological awareness?
Ability to hear and manipulate sound structure of language
What is Mapping Print to Speech?
Phonological recording of letter strings into corresponding sounds and blending stored sounds into words
What are two essential aspects for prevention in reading instruction?
- Begin early
- Assess frequently
What are Aptitudes?
Psych characteristics of individuals that predispose and predict differences in later learning
What are Skill-by-Treatment Interactions (STIs)?
Process of selecting academic interventions based on student functioning in specific skill
STIs are more effective than ATIs. (T/F)
True
What does it mean that multiple risk factors increases undesirable outcomes “geometrically”?
Increase is not simply additive, multiple risk factors have substantial cumulative effect
Poverty is the most powerful risk factor in predicting adult dysfunction. (T/F)
True
What is resilience?
Development of competence despite adversity
What are other examples of risk factors?
- Uncaring parental environments
- Child maltreatment
- Marital discord
What are examples of protective factors?
- Resilience
- Quality parent/child relationships
- Good cognitive development
