{"id":6617,"date":"2017-06-05T16:22:18","date_gmt":"2017-06-05T20:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pgmsc.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=6617"},"modified":"2024-02-27T15:53:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T14:53:06","slug":"the-pyramid-approach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pecs-poland.com\/en\/the-pyramid-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pyramid Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What is The Pyramid Approach to Education\u00ae<\/sup>?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Pyramid Approach to Education is a comprehensive framework for establishing and supporting effective learning environments. Designed by Andy Bondy, PhD, and based on the principles of functional applied behavior analysis (ABA), The Pyramid Approach offers a solid foundation for those who teach in education, work, home or community settings. This unique model benefits individuals with developmental differences, autism, communication challenges and\/or other learning complications across all ages.<\/p>\n

Maximizing learner outcomes requires not only information about what and how to teach – it requires a plan to put all the pieces together. \u00a0The Pyramid Approach provides a clear guide for everyone on the team to determine what elements to address in a specific order. Just as building a pyramid begins with establishing a firm foundation before constructing the body of the building, the Pyramid Approach begins with a strong foundation, relying on a science-based approach to teaching.<\/p>\n

The Pyramid Approach involves a distinction between structural and instructional components.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Structural Elements” module_class=”num-list-em” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]The structural elements form the base, creating an environment conducive to learning. These foundational elements include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Functional Activities<\/li>\n
  2. Powerful Reinforcement Systems<\/li>\n
  3. Functional Communication and Social Skills<\/li>\n
  4. Addressing Contextually Inappropriate Behaviors (CIBs)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The instructional elements form the top of the Pyramid and include information relevant to the creation of effective lessons. The top elements include:<\/p>\n

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    1. Generalization<\/li>\n
    2. Lesson Formats<\/li>\n
    3. Teaching\/Prompting Strategies<\/li>\n
    4. Error Correction (uniquely developed and suited to specific prompting strategies)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      All elements involve data-based decision making, requiring both systematic data collection and analysis. When all of the elements are combined, the approach results in success for staff, parents and students. By implementing the Pyramid Approach to Education you will build an effective learning environment that will result in progress and increased independence.
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      The Pyramid Approach emphasizes the \u201cwhy\u201d of learning and \u201chow\u201d to teach rather than simply \u201cwhat\u201d to teach, allowing each learner\u2019s program to be individually tailored to meet their learning goals.
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      \n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_position=”top_left” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”The \u201cwhat\u201d of teaching” open_toggle_text_color=”#02879b” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#02879b” open_icon_color=”#02879b” admin_label=”The \u201cwhat\u201d of teaching” module_class=”faq-answer” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]Critical components to encourage independence across all environments
      \n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”The \u201chow%22 of teaching” open_toggle_text_color=”#02879b” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#02879b” open_icon_color=”#02879b” admin_label=”The \u201chow%22 of teaching” module_class=”faq-answer_last” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]Systematic strategies to maximize an individual\u2019s learning outcomes
      \n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”Functional Activities” open_toggle_text_color=”#02879b” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#02879b” open_icon_color=”#02879b” admin_label=”Functional Activities” module_class=”faq-answer” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]Lessons to develop independence using materials designed to promote practical use and long term skill development
      \n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Powerful Reinforcement Systems” open_toggle_text_color=”#02879b” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#02879b” open_icon_color=”#02879b” admin_label=”Powerful Reinforcement Systems” module_class=”faq-answer” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]Visual systems to mediate access to powerful reinforcers
      \n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Functional Communication” open_toggle_text_color=”#02879b” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#02879b” open_icon_color=”#02879b” admin_label=”Functional Communication” module_class=”faq-answer” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]Communication skills necessary to develop independence embedded within activities across the day
      \n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Contextually Inappropriate Behaviors” open_toggle_text_color=”#02879b” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#02879b” open_icon_color=”#02879b” admin_label=”Contextually Inappropriate Behaviors” module_class=”faq-answer_last” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]Identification of the functional control of contextually inappropriate behaviors with a focus on teaching and supporting equivalent replacements
      \n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”Generalization” open_toggle_text_color=”#02879b” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#02879b” open_icon_color=”#02879b” admin_label=”Generalization” module_class=”faq-answer” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]Long terms goals are planned before start of teaching addressing both stimulus and response features
      \n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Effective Lessons” open_toggle_text_color=”#02879b” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#02879b” open_icon_color=”#02879b” admin_label=”Effective Lessons” module_class=”faq-answer” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]Distinguishes between and identifies lesson types including discrete versus sequential lessons, as well as teacher- versus learner-led lessons
      \n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Teaching Strategies” open_toggle_text_color=”#02879b” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#02879b” open_icon_color=”#02879b” admin_label=”Teaching Strategies” module_class=”faq-answer” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]Describes a set of evidence-based strategies that may involve shaping or the use of prompts along with clear effective strategies to remove prompts
      \n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Error Correction” open_toggle_text_color=”#02879b” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#02879b” open_icon_color=”#02879b” admin_label=”Error Correction” module_class=”faq-answer_last” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]Systematic use of error correction strategies designed to promote learning opportunities and to match the strategy to the lesson type
      \n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Learn More” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]To learn more about how you can use the Pyramid Approach to build more effective learning environments we recommend attending Pyramid Approach Training<\/a> or contacting us to schedule Support Services<\/a>.<\/b>
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