reverse chaining

[/rɪˈvɜːrs ˈtʃeɪnɪŋ/]
noun
encadeamento reverso
1. A behavioral teaching technique where a complex task is broken down into smaller steps and taught in reverse order, starting with the final step
The teacher used reverse chaining to teach the child how to tie shoelaces, starting with pulling the loops tight.
A professora usou encadeamento reverso para ensinar à criança como amarrar os sapatos, começando por apertar as voltas.
2. In computer science and logic, a method of inference that works backwards from a desired goal to find the facts that support it
The expert system employed reverse chaining to diagnose the problem by working backwards from the symptoms.
O sistema especialista usou encadeamento reverso para diagnosticar o problema trabalhando para trás a partir dos sintomas.
3. A therapeutic or educational approach in applied behavior analysis used particularly with individuals with developmental disabilities
Reverse chaining proved effective in teaching the student to complete the morning routine independently.
O encadeamento reverso se mostrou eficaz no ensino do aluno a completar a rotina matinal de forma independente.
Reverse chaining is particularly prominent in Brazilian educational and therapeutic settings, especially in special education programs and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) practices. It's widely recognized in US educational psychology and special needs instruction as an evidence-based practice for teaching individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
backward chainingreverse task analysisbackwards task sequencing
Antonyms / Antônimos
forward chainingforward task analysis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
encadeamento reverso
Standard term used in educational and behavioral contexts
Portugal
encadeamento inverso
Alternative terminology occasionally used in European Portuguese educational contexts
Brazil - Technical/Scientific
encadeamento retroativo
Used in computer science and artificial intelligence contexts
Brazil - Education/ABA
encadeamento retrógrado
Specialized term used in Applied Behavior Analysis circles

Related Words

task analysisbehavior shapingchainingapplied behavior analysissequential learning

Related Idioms & Phrases

breaking it down step by step
working backwards from the solution
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