Acquisition of Incidental Information during Instruction for a Response-Chain Skill.

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Title: Acquisition of Incidental Information during Instruction for a Response-Chain Skill.
Language: English
Authors: Wall, Maureen E., Gast, David L.
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities. Jan-Feb 1999 20(1):31-50.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 20
Publication Date: 1999
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Chaining, Educational Strategies, Incidental Learning, Instructional Effectiveness, Interpersonal Communication, Learning Strategies, Mental Retardation, Observational Learning, Secondary Education, Vocational Education
ISSN: 0891-4222
Abstract: A study examined the acquisition of incidental information and observational learning of incidental information by 12 adolescents with moderate intellectual disabilities during school-directed systematic instruction. Results found participants learned 51.6% of the incidental information they observed during community-based or simulated dyadic instruction for a vocational response-chaining skill. (Author/CR)
Journal Code: CIJOCT1999
Entry Date: 19990101
Accession Number: EJ581734
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:A study examined the acquisition of incidental information and observational learning of incidental information by 12 adolescents with moderate intellectual disabilities during school-directed systematic instruction. Results found participants learned 51.6% of the incidental information they observed during community-based or simulated dyadic instruction for a vocational response-chaining skill. (Author/CR)
ISSN:0891-4222