Transcript Social Skill Instruction

Social Skill Instruction
What is social
instruction?
Social skill instruction
teaches students
appropriate
interpersonal
communication skills,
self-discipline, and
problem solving skills.
Students of all ages,
grades, and
backgrounds
(including ELL) will
benefit from social
skill instruction.
Why would a student benefit from social skill instruction?
Student learn:
 Manage Anger
 Recognizing/understanding others' point of view
 Acceptance and tolerance of diverse groups
 Social problem solving
 Peer negotiation
 Conflict management
 Peer resistance skills
 Active listening
 Effective communication
Disabilities:
• Autism
• BD
• Leaning Disabilities
• Mental Retardation
Types of Social Instruction:
 Survival skills (ex., listening, following directions, ignoring
distractions, using nice or brave talk, rewarding yourself)
 Interpersonal skills (ex., sharing, asking for permission,
joining an activity, waiting your turn)
 Problem-solving skills (ex., asking for help, apologizing,
accepting consequences, deciding what to do)
 Conflict resolution skills (ex., dealing with teasing, losing,
accusations, being left out, peer pressure)
Implementation:
Teaching social skills
follows the
same format
Resources:
as teaching academic
skills.
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Teach the rule or skill
(TELL)
You demonstrate the skill
(SHOW)
Have students practice
the skill (PRACTICE)
Review and test the skill
(PRACTICE)
Resources:
Ansari A, Gershoff E. Learning‐related social skills as a mediator between
teacher instruction and child achievement in head start. Social
Development. March 24, 2015;
Forgan, J. W., & Gonzalez-DeHass, A. (2004). How to Infuse Social Skills
Training Into Literacy Instruction. Teaching Exceptional Children,
36(6), 24-30.
Rodriguez B, Anderson C. Integrating a Social Behavior Intervention
During Small Group Academic Instruction Using a Total Group
Criterion Intervention. Journal Of Positive Behavior Interventions.
October 2014;16(4):234-245.