The effectiveness of video modelling to teach hotel housekeeping skills to individuals with intellectual disabilities

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of video modelling in teaching hotel house-keeping skills to adults with intellectual disabilities and to assess the acquisition of video-based non-target information. A multiple probe across behaviours design was used. 4 adults with intellectual disabilities participated in the study. Baseline, probe, intervention, maintenance and generalization sessions were conducted. Results indicated that video modelling was effective in teaching hotel house-keeping skills to adults with intellectual disabilities. Moreover, the acquired hotel house-keeping skills were maintained over time and generalized across settings and materials. the assessment of video based non-target skills data showed that participants acquired the non-target information with the range from 33% to 100%. in conclusion video modelling can be used effectively in teaching vocational skills to adults with intellectual disabilities.