Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 2, Trimester 1 |
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| Ourimbah | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| Port Macquarie Nth Coast Inst | Semester 2 |
Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Develops knowledge and understanding of the behavioural needs of students and intervention approaches that may be used to support behaviour change. Specifically, the subject will demonstrate: a knowledge of the contextual factors in identifying and assessing behaviour needs; an ability to conduct screening and assessment techniques that lead to informed intervention procedures; a knowledge of, and ability to implement, alternate intervention approaches; an ability to use collaborative and consultancy skills in working with students, staff and parents. The subject forms part of a group of subjects that students seeking an additional accreditation as a special education teacher are required to complete within their double degree program.
| Objectives | Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the behavioural needs of students and intervention approaches that may be used to support behaviour change, as well as the ability to work with students, staff and parents in supporting change. The specific objectives of the subject are that students will demonstrate: 1. a knowledge of the contextual factors in identifying and assessing behaviour needs 2. an ability to conduct a functional assessment that leads to informed intervention procedures 3. a knowledge of, and ability to implement, alternate intervention approaches |
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| Content | Contextual factors 1. home, school and society factors 2. conceptual models: approaches to assessment, identification and management of behaviour 3. the importance of ecological issues Screening and assessment methods 1. behaviour observations 2. functional behaviour assessments Intervention approaches 1. preventative approaches 2. strategies for specific behavioural needs 3. the role of school welfare and discipline models 4. specific behavioural interventions at individual, small group, class and school levels 5. meeting behavioural needs in regular and specialised settings 6. the role of social skills in behaviour support 7. challenging behaviours |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||
| Transition | NA | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Knowledge associated with the successful completion of 270 units of study in the undergraduate teacher education program | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 16 hour(s) per Term for Full Term Tutorial: for 16 hour(s) per Term for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for EDUC4065 |