Prompt
Also called: response prompt, stimulus prompt, assistance, cue
Definition
Extra help given before or during a response so that the correct response occurs and can be reinforced. Response prompts act on the learner — a spoken hint, a gesture, a model, physical guidance. Stimulus prompts change the teaching materials — a highlighted answer, an enlarged target. All prompts are temporary and must be faded so the natural cue takes over.
In plain language
Help that makes the right answer happen so it can be rewarded. It can be a hint, a gesture, a demonstration, or a change to the materials. It is always meant to be removed later.
Example
After "touch red," the technician points to the red card and the learner touches it.
Not prompt
The instruction "touch red" itself. That is the natural cue the learner is meant to respond to, not extra help.
See also
Written from
- macduff-krantz-mcclannahan-2001
- green-2001
Written from MacDuff, Krantz and McClannahan (2001) and Green (2001). No textbook glossary consulted.
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