Devon is an early years practitioner at a nursery. He is concerned about the behaviour of a four-year-old girl, Amelie, during group circle time. Amelie often refuses to join the circle, instead hiding in the quiet play corner. When Devon coaxes her to join, she runs out to the outdoor play area.
Devon decides to use behaviour shaping. He hopes to encourage her first to stand near the circle, then sit on a cushion slightly away from the group, and eventually shape her behaviour until she sits directly in the circle during group time.
Explain one strength and one weakness of Devon using behaviour shaping to encourage Amelie to sit in the circle.
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