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Handouts

The TIP Model Participant Handout is available on the website. It contains an outline of information you will cover during the presentation of each module as well as a “toolkit” section for ongoing use by TFs.

Trainer Notes

The purpose of videos & activities is included in the notes section for the trainer. It is important to understand how every video or activity is designed as a learning anchor & connects to the content in some way.
If any of the embedded videos do not play, you will likely need additional software that will play various file formats. You can Google “K-Lite Codec Pack” & download it for free.
The information in the notes section is meant to give additional content knowledge & guidance for elaborating on the slides. It is not meant to be read entirely verbatim. You will need to read the notes before you present the module & paraphrase the information. This will help demonstrate that you understand the content.
You are also encouraged to use your own experiences & stories to enhance the delivery of information.

Virtual Format

Our recommendation for delivering engaging & interactive training is to use the Zoom platform with access to breakout rooms & annotation. Microsoft Teams has breakout room access but does not have a feature to annotate on predesigned slides. If you must use MS Teams, you can do some of the annotation activities using chat and/or the whiteboard feature.

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�In-Vivo Teaching�Strategies for Teaching Relevant Skills to Transition-Age Youth & Young Adults�

Hewitt B. “Rusty” Clark, Ph.D.

Nicole Deschenes, M.Ed.

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Describe some specific skills that the young people you work with might need help with developing & the strategies you use to support their skill development.

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Describe some specific skills that the young people you work with might need help with developing & the strategies you use to support their skill development.

Skills & Strategies

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Please click HERE to be directed

to the “Dear Kitten” video

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What is In-Vivo Teaching?

Teaching by doing in relevant natural or simulated settings

Less talking, more doing!!!

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Purpose of In-Vivo Teaching:

Help Y/YA develop major skills necessary for self sufficiency

Enhance daily living

Improve problem-solving skills

Improve academic skills

Increase employability

Develop social skills

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Who Are In-Vivo Teachers?

Anyone can capture or be caught in a teaching moment:

Transition Facilitator

Peer Support

Informal Supports

Formal Supports

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Identify Skills to be Taught & Recognize Teaching Moments

Teach & Practice - build in plan B if things don’t go as hoped

Allow for natural consequences as the YP develops the skill.

In-Vivo Teaching Application

Emphasize the importance of identifying skills Y/YA’s need, looking for teaching opportunities that allow the Y/YA to build those skills, maximize the opportunity for success (build in plan B), and allow for natural consequences.

For example: A young person has an upcoming job interview and is very nervous about it (needed skill/teaching opportunity). The Y/YA and TF practice by role-playing mock interviews. They explore what to do if the Y/YA struggles with answering questions (maximize success/plan B). The TF suggests one more practice session before the interview since the Y/YA was struggling some during the role-plays. The young person states that they feel less nervous and will be fine without more practice. The TF accepts the Y/YA’s choice, does not try to persuade the them to do more, and will follow up after the interview (allow for natural consequences).

Activity (in-person or virtual):

In small groups (breakout rooms for virtual), have participants create an In-Vivo Teaching scenario that reflects:

A teaching opportunity
Maximizing success/plan B
Allows for natural consequences

Ask a few groups to share their scenarios
Praise all responses and look for scenarios similar to the example above

Note: If you’re using breakout rooms, cut the 3 headings above and paste them in the chat before you create the rooms to remind participants what should be included in their scenario.

Purpose of activity: To allow participants to practice developing the various elements of In-Vivo Teaching strategies described in the slide.

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Give CONSTRUCTIVE Feedback

Give Encouragement & Use DESCRIPTIVE Praise

Offer Support & Training for GENERALIZATION of Skill

Follow Up

Maintain the growth!!!

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https://www.realityworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/20-soft-skills-infographic.pdf

Don’t Forget Soft Skills

Optional Soft Skills Activity If Time Permits (in-person or virtual format):

In small groups (breakout rooms for virtual), assign 4 soft skills to each group and have participants brainstorm In-Vivo teaching strategies that would help with developing the assigned skills.

Variation: Have them identify one in-vivo strategy and one example of what would not be an in-vivo strategy.

Note: If you’re using breakout rooms, cut the following headings and paste them in the chat before you create the rooms.

Then assign 1-4 to a table/room, 5-8 to a table/room and so on.

1. Communication

2. Teamwork

3. Problem-solving

4. Critical thinking

5. Using Technology

6. Time management

7. Interviews

8. Motivation

9. Work ethic

10. Listening

11. Respect

12. Responsibility

13. Flexibility

14. Interpersonal Skills

15. Negotiation

16. Networking

17. Patience

18. Presentation skills

19. Self-confidence

20. Stress management

Purpose of activity: To allow participants to practice generating in-vivo strategies for soft skills. Sometimes there is a tendency to focus more on building hard skills.