How is verbal behavior being integrated in to the curriculum?
The Early Academic Curriculum Guide uses a verbal behavior framework for analyzing language. Preschool and elementary teachers are encouraged to use this guide to identify appropriate goals and objectives in the language/communication area. In a VB approach there is an emphasis on helping students make spontaneous, independent requests and on their ability to use signs/words/or pictures across each of the different functions (request, receptive label, expressive label, etc). A curriculum planning form has been developed and provided to each teacher. This planning form provides a systematic way to integrate the different functions of language into activities or units.
