Samantha Seeger

SPED 843 Two Part Social Skills Assessment

The purpose of this two part assignment was to apply effective practices using the social

skills assessment. The assignment also allowed us to learn about assessment and evaluation

methods. The use of these methods and tools led to an understanding of social skills excesses

and deficits relative to choosing and applying suitable individualized interventions and support

strategies. Part one of the assignment had us interpreting and analyzing the observation

information for both Bobby and non-disabled students relative to the identified social skill.

Then we were to interpret and analyze the direct observation data for Bobby, relative to the

described social situation and target social skill. Based on the analysis of both, we were to

identify key factors that will be the focus of attention and manipulation/modification

connected to improving the students social performance and building improved social

competence. Part two of the assignment built off of part one. Based on the data and our

analysis, we were to describe an intervention plan for facilitating improved social performance

for Bobby.

I addressed the assignment requirements by examining Bobbys current levels and IEP.

The discrepancy analysis allowed me to examine Bobby compared to a non-disabled student

within the class. It was helpful to view as we are not in the classroom to make direct

observations. Through that I was able to create a direct observation social skill assessment form

for Bobby. Based off of that information, I was able to identify key factors that will be the

factors of attention and manipulation/modification to improving the Bobbys social

performance and building improved social competence. Part two of this assignment allowed us

to take our data and analysis to create and describe an intervention plan for facilitating the
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improved social performance for Bobby. The elements that were included were: explicit

instructional methods social skill prompting and coaching methods, social understanding and

social problem-solving methods, peer-mediated strategies, and an evaluation plan for the

intervention.

I did not choose to revise this assignment. Per the instructor, there wasnt anything that

needed to be edited or revised. I did read through the documents to refresh the task at hand.

As I was reading, Bobby reminded me of a student in my class currently. The connection was

uncanny. This is a situation we are working on with this student right now. It helped to review

Bobbys case in order to further assist my student. Similar to Bobby, my student has been

shown different video models on peer communication. This two part assignment has helped me

further my thinking in my career. I have gained better insight by using the strategies from

Bobbys case on a student in my classroom. Through this personal experience I have gained

further knowledge on how to accommodate for various students as needed. Bobbys

experience has provided different ways to assist a student with a social skill disability.

I will continue to use the discrepancy analysis and direct observation forms with current

students. Bobby was a very relatable character that it helped build a scenario that I see at work

today. I learned that social skills are just as important as academics. I am not more aware of the

social aspect of special education from this course and on the job experience. These revelations

have helped me develop into a well-rounded special educator.