Child-led learning represents a philosophical and practical approach to education that places the learner's interests, curiosity, and intrinsic motivation at the center of the instructional process. For behavior analysts, this concept intersects directly with foundational principles of motivation, reinforcement, and stimulus control, while also raising important questions about how ABA services can be delivered in ways that honor the learner's autonomy and natural developmental trajectory.
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Join Free →This course delves into the principles and benefits of child-led learning, emphasizing the importance of harnessing children's natural curiosity and motivation for meaningful and engaging educational experiences. Participants will explore foundational research and theories, including constructivism and the Montessori method, to understand the basis of child-led learning. Attendees will develop strategies to create environments that nurture children's curiosity and motivation. This involves providing opportunities for exploration, play, and discovery, tailoring activities to individual interests and strengths, and promoting inquiry-based learning through open-ended questioning. The course also emphasizes creating a safe, supportive space that empowers children to take ownership of their learning. Additionally, participants will enhance their observation and assessment skills to better recognize and respond to children's interests, strengths, and developmental needs within a child-led learning framework. They will learn to observe and document learning processes and achievements, using this information to guide and support each child's educational journey.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
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| BACB® | 2 | Ethics |
| IBAO | 2 | Ethics |
Nyetta Abernathy is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Expressive Arts Facilitator. Nyetta has almost two decades of experience in Human Services and Education. She administers ABA while utilizing expressive arts such as improv, painting, dance, and music under her own ABA company called Creative Learning Therapies. Nyetta has a Bachelor's in Human Services, a Masters in Education, and two post graduate certificates (Applied Behavior Analysis and Expressive Arts Coaching and Education). She is also a professional member of the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association. Nyetta also has over 15 years of technical acting and dance training. Her passion is blending ABA and Expressive Arts techniques to provide unique and engaging services for children with autism and FAS in the foster care system. Nyetta has also written a book "Social Improv" teaching practitioners and educators how to utilize Improv to teach social skills in group settings and in individual settings. Her book has more than 85 improv games and role plays touching a variety of topics in social skills, communication skills and adaptive skills. Here is a link to her book if you are interested in learning more. https://a.co/d/e2PSrCz
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.