EDUC4065

Supporting Behaviour Change

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2, Trimester 1
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
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
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
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments In-class problem solving activities
Essays / Written Assignments Positive Behaviour Intervention plan
Contact Hours Lecture: for 16 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Tutorial: for 16 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for EDUC4065