Task Analysis

Task AnalysisHow to put in a ponytail : 

Task AnalysisHow to put in a ponytail Sara Szafranski Education-205-08 END

Main Slide : 

Main Slide Biography Task Analysis Prerequisite Skills Step 1: Brush Hair Step 2: The Formation of a Ponytail Step 3: The ponytail holder Step 4: Creation of the Ponytail Step 5: Complete! Step 6: Making it last Ponytail Variations: Placement Ponytail Variations: Pigtails Resources END Click picture to view video of how to put in a ponytail

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My name is Sara Szafranski and I am studying psychology with an emphasis in special education. I am a follower of Jesus Christ and want to someday live in Alaska or Iceland. I enjoy walks in the woods and knitting. E-mail me END

Task Analysis : 

Task Analysis Task Analysis is breaking up tasks or activities into smaller steps for people with mental retardation or developmental disabilities to follow. This is the main teaching tool I will use to teach adaptive skills in my classroom. END

Prerequisite SkillIdentifying a Brush : 

Prerequisite SkillIdentifying a Brush These are hair brushes These are not hair brushes END

Step 1: Brush Hair : 

Step 1: Brush Hair Begin by holding hair brush in dominant hand Gently stroke the ends of long hair to get out knots Next stroke hair brush from the top to the bottom, including all hair END

Step 2: The formation of a Ponytail : 

Step 2: The formation of a Ponytail Gather hair with both hands and bring the hair together in the back END

Step 3:Ponytail Holder : 

Step 3:Ponytail Holder With one hand holding the gathered hair, wrap the hair band around the thumb, pointer finger, and middle finger END

Step 4:Creation of the ponytail : 

Step 4:Creation of the ponytail Take the hair band with the opposite hand’s pointer finger and thumb and wrap it around the gathered hair. Continue to wrap it twice, three, possibly four times depending on how thick your hair is. END

Step 5:Complete : 

Step 5:Complete Divide the ponytail in half. With each hand, pull on a half of the hair to make the ponytail tighter. END

Step 6:Making it last : 

Step 6:Making it last If desired, place bobbi pins around lose hairs to ensure the ponytail stays secure. To do this, place a hand over lose hair while sliding the bobbi pin over it with the other hand. END

Ponytail Variations:Placement of the ponytail : 

Ponytail Variations:Placement of the ponytail One may place their ponytail low near the neck, in the middle, or up high above the ears, or even to the side. END

Ponytail Variations:Pigtails : 

Ponytail Variations:Pigtails Pigtails are essentially the same as a ponytail except there are two. To do this, after brushing, create a part down the center of your head with a comb. Then follow the ponytail steps for both sides of the head. END

Resources : 

Resources http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh3CMk0n0kg Special thanks to Miss Dana Gration for her help and expert ponytail skills. END