EDUC6080

Whole school approaches to supporting student behaviour

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

Introduces the range of approaches to managing student behaviour including what a whole-school approach is; the Effective Behaviour Support Model; the importance of whole school approaches in the context of the home, school and community; and whole school approaches such as discipline and restitution models and their implementation.

Objectives To provide students with the opportunity to examine issues involved in the provision of quality interventions in the field of emotional disturbance and behaviour disorders.
Content 1. Introduction to whole school approaches to behaviour
2. The Effective Behaviour Support Model and its application.
3. Whole school approaches and home, school and community issues.
4. Specific whole school approaches (e.g. bullying, resilience).
5. The use of both student and staff development resources.
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil
Modes of Delivery External Mode
Teaching Methods Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments 1. A review of the behaviour support literature (35%).

2. Audit of school and community resources and supports (30%).

3. Review of a school discipline policy (35%).
Contact Hours Self Directed Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for EDUC6080