Social Skill Instruction What is social instruction Social

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) Teaching social skills follows the same format Resources: as teaching academic skills. Implementation: § § 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-De. Hass, 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.