EDUC6079

Assessment, Programming and Intervention in Behaviour Problems

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2014

WebLearn GradSchool	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

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 on-going and review evaluation. The course is based on a programming model of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Objectives

To provide students with the opportunity to examine issues involved in assessment, programming and implementation in the field of emotional disturbance and behaviour disorders.

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.

Replacing Course(s)

Nil

Transition

Nil

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Nil

Modes of Delivery

External Mode

Teaching Methods

Self Directed Learning

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	1. Essay on the implementation of the instructional cycle of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation (30%) 2. Conduct and report on a Functional Behavioural Assessment (30%) 3. Design a Behaviour Support Plan (40%).

Contact Hours

Self Directed Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables