Available in 2024
Course code

EDUC6079

Units

10 units

Level

6000 level

Course handbook

Description

Explores the importance of a sound approach to implementing any behaviour change program. The need for adequate and appropriate data gathering as a basis for planning a behaviour support procedure will be examined, followed by systematic implementation with both ongoing and review evaluation. The course is based on a programming model of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Online

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. examine issues involved in assessment, programming and implementation in the field of emotional disturbance and behaviour disorders

2. develop knowledge of the contextual factors in identifying and assessing behaviour needs

3. conduct a behavioural functional assessment that leads to informed intervention procedures

4. demonstrate knowledge of, and ability to implement, alternate intervention approaches for problem behaviour


Content

The course provides research and practice in the areas of:

  1. use of specific screening and assessment devices and the development of assessment profiles.
  2. the development of programs including the writing of case programs and casework.
  3. the development and implementation of specific behaviour support plans to meet specific student needs.
  4. the use of safety and risk assessments, and crisis management.

Assessment items

Written Assignment: Assignment 1

Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Scenario/PBL Exercises

Written Assignment: Assignment 3


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Online

Integrated Learning Session-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline