Ep. 5: DTT vs. NET: The Skill Building Showdown
- Author
- Audra Jensen, Caitlin Beltran
- Published
- Wed 06 Mar 2024
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What is DTT? DTT (Discrete Trial Training): Structured learning with repetitive trials, clear prompts, and lots of data tracking. Think table time, 1:1, repetitive practice, materials, clipboard, data. 📋
What is NET? NET (Natural Environment Teaching): Skill-building within everyday routines, focused on child-led interests and real-world practice. Think free time, on the floor or wherever you are, embedding your goals in whatever you’re doing. 🧸
👌DTT Pros:
- Structured & clear presentation
- Easier data collection
- Good for initial skill acquisition
- Controlled environment
🤷♀️DTT Cons:
- More difficult to generalize
- Can feel unnatural
- Can create prompt dependence
- Less emphasis on motivation
DTT, generally really good for early skill acquisition, good for students who have a slower learning trajectory, and for students who need low distractions and repetitions to gain traction.
👌NET Pros:
- Better generalization
- Learner motivation
- More “real” and functional
- More social opportunities
🤷♀️NET Cons:
- Less controlled
- Taking data is difficult
- May be slower progress
- Potential for inconsistencies
NET, good to generalize learned skills, good for students who are more apt to learn from their environment, who have some play-based skills you can capitalize on.
It’s all about BALANCE!
💎Today’s GEM: Your challenge this week. Take one skill and one student this week and take some time with that goal in a DT setting and in an NET setting and see how they work together for you!
⏰ We have something to save you TIME this week! ⏰
Links:
The visuals shared in the podcast which include a simple NET data sheet to try out!
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