Low Skill/High Self-Esteem

     When teaching students who have a low skill level but who have good self-esteem and self-confidence, the instructor should focus on teaching the student the skills.  Until the student has learned the skills, he or she is not going to be able to assess for errors or to self-correct.    
     For these students, praise should be given on a continuous reinforcement schedule which is to praise as frequently as possible.  This external reinforcement motivates the student to continue learning the skills.  Later, this can be transitioned to an intermittent schedule of reinforcement.  Praise should focus on specific aspects of the skills that are being taught.