National Evaluation Series (NES) Assessment of Professional Knowledge Practice Test

What strategy is Miss Swift using to help Michael articulate the word permutation?

1. Verbal prompting

2. Nonverbal prompting

3. Reflection

4. Restatement

The correct answer is: Verbal prompting

Miss Swift is employing verbal prompting as a strategy to assist Michael in articulating the word "permutation." This technique involves guiding a student through speech or language challenges by providing hints, cues, or encouraging them to think aloud about the word's pronunciation or meaning. Verbal prompting works effectively to reinforce the connection between the sounds or syllables of the word and its articulation, helping the student to practice and eventually succeed in saying the word correctly. This strategy allows Miss Swift to engage directly with Michael's verbal abilities, encouraging him to use his voice while receiving immediate feedback and support. The focus on sound and speech in her approach emphasizes the importance of verbal communication in the learning process. Other options, while useful in different contexts, do not specifically address the act of spoken communication in the same direct manner. Nonverbal prompting would involve gestures or visual cues instead of spoken words, which may not support articulation as effectively. Reflection and restatement also relate to processing information but do not directly encourage verbal articulation. Therefore, the choice of verbal prompting aligns closely with the goal of helping Michael articulate the target word.