What does positional prompting relate to?

Positional prompting pertains to the use of the arrangement or placement of stimuli in the environment to facilitate a correct response from the learner. This strategy capitalizes on the physical positioning of items or cues within the learner’s reach to enhance their likelihood of engaging in the desired behavior. By strategically placing relevant stimuli, learners can more easily access the correct answer or action, thus increasing the probability of success in their responses.

In contrast to other prompting strategies, which may involve verbal or non-verbal cues, positional prompting specifically focuses on the spatial considerations that can support learning and lead to improved performance in skills or tasks. This approach is particularly useful in instructional settings where the environment can be manipulated to assist the learner effectively.