Teaching Environment

Nature vs. Nurture in ABA: The Tale of Discrete Trial Training and Natural Environment Teaching is a comprehensive exploration of the ongoing debate within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) regarding the most effective methods of teaching and behavior modification. This book delves into the contrasting approaches of discrete trial training and natural environment teaching, examining their respective strengths and limitations.

Authors Paul Warde, Libby Robin, and Sverker Sörlin trace the emergence of the concept of the environment following World War II, a period characterized by both hope for a new global order and fear of humans' capacity for almost limitless destruction. It was at this moment that a new idea and a new narrative about the planet-wide impact of people's behavior emerged, closely allied to anxieties for the future. With the rise of "the environment", the authors argue, came new expertise, making certain kinds of knowledge crucial to understanding the future of our planet.