Ep. 5: DTT vs. NET: The Skill Building Showdown

What is DTT? DTT (Discrete Trial Training): Structured learning with repetitive trials, clear prompts, and lots of data tracking. Think table time, 1:1, repetitive practice, materials, clipboard, data. 📋What is NET? NET (Natural Environment Teaching): Skill-building within everyday routines, focused on child-led interests and real-world practice. Think free time, on the floor or wherever you are, embedding your goals in whatever you’re doing. 🧸👌DTT Pros:Structured & clear presentationEasier data collectionGood for initial skill acquisitionControlled environment🤷‍♀️DTT Cons:More difficult to generalizeCan feel unnaturalCan create prompt dependenceLess emphasis on motivationDTT, generally really good for early skill acquisition, good for students who have a slower learning trajectory, and for students who need low distractions and repetitions to gain traction.👌NET Pros:Better generalizationLearner motivationMore “real” and functionalMore social opportunities🤷‍♀️NET Cons:Less controlledTaking data is difficultMay be slower progressPotential for inconsistenciesNET, good to generalize learned skills, good for students who are more apt to learn from their environment, who have some play-based skills you can capitalize on.It’s all about BALANCE!💎Today’s GEM: Your challenge this week. Take one skill and one student this week and take some time with that goal in a DT setting and in an NET setting and see how they work together for you!⏰ We have something to save you TIME this week! ⏰‌Links:The visuals shared in the podcast which include a simple NET data sheet to try out!NET Data SheetJoin the Facebook group for collaboration and freebies: The Misfit Behaviorists😍 More, you say? We’re here for you! Apple podcast | The Misfit BehavioristsYouTube | @‌themisfitbehaviorists👋 Find us!Audra | ABA in School  Caitlin | Beltran’s Behavior Basics🖱️ Rate, Review, Like & Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Showing this love helps us get out to more educators out there!