Did-Next-Now Strategy

DID-NEXT-NOW STRATEGY

Instructions: Self-instruction involves stating, out loud each step in a task while completing the step. The following is an example of using one type of self-instruction: The Did-Next-Now Strategy.

·  Identify the task: Clean off the table.

·  Identify the steps in completing the task:

1.  Take the clean-up cart to the table.

2.  Put dishes and silverware on the cart.

3.  Put napkins in the trash.

4.  Get the washcloth wet in the soapy water on the cart.

5.  Wipe the table clean.

·  Use the Did-Next-Now Strategy by stating each action of the step - out loud - while completing it:

Did: I have the cart for cleaning the table. (The step just completed.)

Next: I need to take the dishes and silverware off the table. (The next step to perform.)

Now: I am going to pick up the dishes and silverware. (The step that is going to be completed.)

·  Reinforce each step completed with a statement such as, “I did what I said I would do.”

·  If a step is not completed, a correction procedure can be put into the same self-instructional sequence. For example:

Did: I picked up some of the dishes.

Next: I need to pick up all of the dishes.

Now: I’m going to pick up all of the dishes.

DID-NEXT-NOW SCRIPT

DID: State what response was just completed.

NEXT: Identify what response needs to be done next.

NOW: Direct self to perform the response.

Instructional
Sequence / Statements / Reinforce Statement / Correction Procedure
Did:
Next:
Now:
Did:
Next:
Now:
Did:
Next:
Now:

Reference:

Hughes, C. (1997). Self-Instruction. In M. Agran (Ed.), Student directed learning: Teaching self-determination skills (pp. 144-170). Detroit, MI: Brooks/Cole.

DID-NEXT-NOW SCRIPT

Job or Career related task to be accomplished: Clean off the table.

Instructional sequence / Self-Instruction / Reinforce Statement / Correction
Did:
Next:
Now: / “I have the cart for cleaning off the table.”
“I need to take everything off the table.”
“I will take the everything off the table.” / “You (I) remembered what to do next.”
Did:
Next:
Now: / “I took everything off the table.”
“I need to put the dishes and silverware on the cart and the napkins in the trash.”
“I will put the dishes and silverware on the cart and the napkins in the trash.” / “Everything is off the table. Very good.”
Did:
Next:
Now: / “I took everything off the table and put them on the cart.”
“I need to take the napkins off the cart and put them into the trash.”
“I will put the napkins in the trash.” / “You (I) need to put the napkins in the trash.”
Did:
Next:
Now: / “I put the napkins in the trash.”
“I need to get the wash cloth wet in the soapy water on the cart.”
“I will put the wash cloth into the soapy water.” / “I forgot to put the napkins in the trash, but I corrected my mistake. Good job!”
Did:
Next:
Now: / “I have the wash cloth in the soapy water.”
“I need to wring the soapy water out of the cloth.”
“I will wring the soapy water out of the cloth.” / “The wash cloth is wet and soapy.”
Did:
Next:
Now: / “I have the wash cloth ready to wipe the table.”
“I need to wipe the table clean.”
“I will wipe the table clean.” / “The table looks real clean and nice.”