Steps to Strategy Creation

A. IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM:

  1. Indicate the general problem area.
  2. Specify the problem area further – to pinpoint the objective. (Break it down to the smallest parts.)
  3. Identify the strategy that the learner is currently using. (Ask “How do you do that now?”)
  4. Record the difficulty with the current strategy.

B. UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM:

  1. Compare this difficulty to what you know about the learner’s strengths and weaknesses.

C. FINDING A SOLUTION:

  1. Select or create an alternative way to accomplish this step.
  2. Introduce the strategy.
  3. The learner tries to apply the strategy independently.
  4. The learner evaluates the effectiveness of the strategy.
  5. If appropriate, further modify the strategy.

Johnston, J. (1996). Adults with learning disabilities: The road to success. Saint Catharines, Ontario: Surren Publishing and Productions/Learning Potentials. ISBN 1-896883-00-1. Includes book and video. Used with permission.

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