Final answer:
The correct option is A. Backward Chaining. The best form of chaining for Parasha, who struggles with smoothing the sheets when making his bed, is backward chaining.
Step-by-step explanation:
In this situation, the best form of chaining to try with Parasha would be backward chaining. This is because Parasha already finds the last steps of making his bed (placing his pillow and coverlet) easy but struggles with the initial step (smoothing the sheets). Backward chaining involves teaching the last step first, while ensuring the preceding steps are completed by the instructor or caretaker. Once the student masters the last step, the second to last step is taught, and so forth, moving backward through the task.
This approach allows Parasha to experience success early on, as he completes tasks he is already comfortable with, while learning and practicing the step he finds difficult with a feeling of accomplishment at the end of the process. This method stands in contrast to forward chaining, where the task would be taught from the first to the last step, or total task chaining, where the individual would practice all steps of the task simultaneously until competency is achieved.
- Backward Chaining: Ideal for Parasha as he does the last part of the task well already.
- Experience Early Success: Helps Parasha feel accomplished which can reduce frustration.
- Building Skill Competency: Step-by-step learning from the end to the beginning.