backwards task sequencing

[/ˈbækwərdz tæsk ˈsiːkwənsɪŋ/]
noun
sequenciamento de tarefas regressivo
1. A behavioral intervention technique where complex tasks are broken down into smaller steps and taught in reverse order, starting with the final step and working backwards to the first step
The therapist used backwards task sequencing to teach the child how to brush their teeth, beginning with rinsing and working backwards to picking up the toothbrush.
O terapeuta utilizou sequenciamento de tarefas regressivo para ensinar à criança como escovar os dentes, começando pelo enxágue e voltando até pegar a escova.
2. An instructional method commonly used in applied behavior analysis (ABA) and special education where the learner experiences immediate reinforcement by completing the most satisfying final step first
Backwards task sequencing proved effective in teaching students with autism spectrum disorder complex multi-step routines.
O sequenciamento de tarefas regressivo provou ser eficaz no ensino de rotinas multi-etapas complexas para estudantes com transtorno do espectro autista.
This term is primarily used in North American and Brazilian educational and therapeutic settings, particularly in special education, autism intervention programs, and behavioral analysis. It reflects evidence-based teaching methodologies that have gained prominence in Brazil's inclusive education movement and ABA-based interventions. The technique emphasizes positive reinforcement and is considered a best practice in teaching individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
backward chainingreverse task sequencingreverse chainingbackwards chaining
Antonyms / Antônimos
forward task sequencingforward chainingforward chaining technique

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sequenciamento de tarefas regressivo
Standard term used in educational and therapeutic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
sequenciamento de tarefas ao contrário
Alternative colloquial expression meaning 'task sequencing in reverse'
São Paulo
sequenciamento regressivo de tarefas
Common usage in educational psychology and ABA communities
Portugal
encadeamento inverso de tarefas
Portuguese European variant using 'encadeamento' instead of 'sequenciamento'

Related Words

task analysischainingapplied behavior analysisbehavioral interventiontask decompositioninstructional design

Related Idioms & Phrases

working backwards from the end
starting from the finish line
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