Why Use Errorless Learning?

Errorless learning decreases frustration and discouragement. By ensuring that students respond correctly, especially during the acquisition of a new skill, errorless learning can help to increase motivation and enjoyment of learning.

Is errorless learning effective?

Implicit memory is known to be poor at eliminating errors, but can be used to compensate when explicit memory function is impaired. In experiments on amnesiac patients, errorless implicit learning was more effective because it reduced the possibility of errors "sticking" in amnesiacs' memories.

Is errorless learning evidence based?

ABA, when implemented with fidelity, is an evidence-based research practice for individuals with autism regardless of age (Ivy & Schreck, 2016). Errorless learning and backward chaining have proven to be valuable behavioral treatment procedures when teaching target skills (Jerome, Frantino, & Sturmey, 2007).