Research To Practice Lesson Plan Starter

Research to Practice
Lesson Plan Starter
Washing Machine Usage
Objective: To teach students to perform home maintenance skills in novel settings using self-
operated audio prompt system.
Setting and Materials:
Settings:
1. School settings included bathroom in gymnasium and home living suite
2. Community setting was a laundromat
Materials:
1. Walkman-type player
2. Headphones
3. Batteries for tape player
4. Audio tape included
a) Recording of step by step instructions for performance
b) Recording of a bell tone to indicate when the tape player should be turned off in order
to allow time to complete the step
c) Recording of a self-evaluation question at end of each related group of steps that
require the student to stop the activity and determine that steps up to that point had been
completed correctly (e.g., “Are all the coins in the washer?”
d) Recording of self-evaluation was followed by a directive (e.g., “If not call your teacher
or _________” (repeated instruction; e.g., …Remember to place one quarter in each
empty slot.”
5. Materials varied according to home maintenance task assigned including
a) Cleaning a commode and mirror
b) Using the washer
c) Using the dryer
Content Taught
The following home maintenance skills were taught:
1. Cleaning a commode and mirror
2. Using a washer machine
3. Using a clothes dryer

Task Analysis for Using a Washer Machine
Steps Auditory Direction
Open washer lid Today we are going to wash clothes
by following the directions on the
tape. Listen to the directions, then turn
off the tape when you hear the bell.
When you complete the directions,
turn the Walkman back on and listen
to the next direction. Are you ready?
Now…Stand in front of the washer
and open the lid. (bell)
Lift basket to washer lid Good. Now lift your basket to the top
of the washer and set it on the lid.
(bell)
Put clothes in washer Great! Now put the clothes in the
washing machine. (bell)
Put basket on floor Are the clothes in the washer? If the
basket is not empty, call the teacher
for help. Now put the empty basket on
the floor. (bell)
Distribute clothes around washer Now, spread the clothes around in the
washer so they’re flat. (bell)
Open cabinet door above washer Great job so far! Now open the cabinet
and take out the box of ACT
detergent. (bell)
Remove detergent box
Remove two packets of detergent Open the box and take out one set (2
packets) of blue detergent. Put them
into the washer. (bell)
Drop packets in washer Can you see the blue packets on top of
the clothes? If you can’t see them, call
the teacher for help. (bell)
Close washer lid
Close detergent box Good job! Now close the detergent
box and put it back in the cabinet.
Close the cabinet door. (bell)
Put box back in cabinet
Close cabinet door
Push dial in You’re doing great! Now close the
washer lid. Push in the dial on the
Turn dial to 8 (red dot) washer and turn it to 8- the red dot.
(bell)
Pull dial out Is the arrow pointing at 8? Great. If it
is not, call the teacher for help. Now
pull out the dial and the washer will
start. The clothes have to wash now,
so turn off the tape until the washer is
quiet and has stopped running. If the
washer does not start now, call the
teacher for help. (bell)
Open lid when washer stops Now open the washer lid and look at
the clothes inside. If you see any water
or the lid won’t open, close the lid and
let the washer finish running. (bell)
Put basket near washer lid Good. The arrow on the dial should
point to OFF. Now you are ready to
take the clothes out of the washer.
Open the washer lid. Pick up the
basket and put it on the lid. (bell)
Put wet clothes in basket Great job! Now reach in and take the
clothes out of the washer and put them
in the basket. Do this until the washer
is empty. (bell)
Put basket on floor in front of dryer Is the washer empty? Great! Now put
the basket of clothes in front of the
dryer. (bell)
Close washer lid Close the washer lid. You’re finished
washing your clothes, and you’ve
done a great job listening and
following directions.
Teaching Procedures
1. Create a task analysis for each task to be taught to students.
2. Create recording of auditory instructions that describe each step necessary to complete a
task. Auditory instructions are instructor-created verbal directions that match each step in
the task. Include audio recording of questions that promote student self-evaluation of task
performance.
3. Provide students with task materials and self-operated auditory prompt system.
4. If student calls you for assistance after a self-evaluation auditory question, intervene
immediately and provide the student with appropriate correction or assistance.
5. If student does not request assistance but rather attempted to self-correct and solve the
problem on his/her own, provide praise for this effort.
6. If data indicated a recurring error on a particular step, either massed trial practice was
implemented (e.g., in opening the top of the Lysol bottle), or an adaptation was made (e.g.,
a laundry bag was substituted for the basket which was too cumbersome for Jason).
Evaluation
Percentage of steps completed correctly.
Lesson Plan Based on:
Briggs, A., Alberto, P., Sharpton, W., Berlin, K., McKinley, C. & Ritts, C. (1990). Generalized
use of a self-operated audio prompting system. Education and Training in Mental
Retardation, 25, 381-3
This document was produced under U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs Grant No. H326J050004. Marlene
Simon-Burroughs served as the project officer. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the positions or polices of the
Department of Education. No official endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education of any product, commodity, service or enterprise
mentioned in this publication is intended or should be inferred. This product is public domain. Authorization to reproduce it in whole or in part
is granted. While permission to reprint this publication is not necessary, the citation should be: National Secondary Transition Technical
Assistance Center (2008). Washing Machine Usage, Charlotte, NC, NSTTAC.

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Lesson Plan Starter

Washing Machine Usage

Setting and Materials:

The following home maintenance skills were taught:

1. Cleaning a commode and mirror

2. Using a washer machine

3. Using a clothes dryer

1. Create a task analysis for each task to be taught to students.

Percentage of steps completed correctly.

Lesson Plan Based on:

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