Module level

Shorter Form Credential

Faculty

Humanities and Social Sciences

School

Education School

Units

1

Duration

Variable

Class hours

Self-paced over 3 months (approx. 60 hours)

Incompatible

EDUC7002; EDUC7412S

Recommended companion

Module 1 - EDUC7410S Promoting Positive Student Behaviour

Assessment methods

Individual reflective activities

Case study

Course enquiries

Professor Robyn Gillies

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Module description

This SFC is intended for teachers and other educational personnel working in schools to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to be able to implement applied behaviour analysis techniques in dealing with students with challenging behaviours. Many of the principles and techniques discussed in this SFC will be familiar as many teachers use these techniques in their everyday interactions with the students in their classrooms. When teachers praise or hand out certificates (as examples) they are using strategies derived from the applied behaviour analysis research. These techniques are generally effective in establishing and maintaining an effective classroom behaviour, however this is not applied behaviour analysis as the choice of techniques does not depend on a prior analysis of the variables that are eliciting or maintaining the challenging behaviour.

Behaviour analysis utilizes the principles of behaviour that have been developed through a process of systematic, objective observation. These principles have been incorporated into behaviour change procedures which are designed to modify behaviour in one of several directions: increase, decrease, extend, or maintain the rate or duration of a particular behaviour. After completing this SFC, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of applied behaviour analysis and the terminology that is used to identify particular behaviours; Demonstrate an understanding of how the principles of applied behaviour analysis have been incorporated into behaviour change procedures which are designed to modify behaviour by increasing, decreasing, extending, or maintaining the rate or duration of a particular behaviour; Demonstrate an understanding of the different strategies that can be taught to students to help them manage their behaviours;  Understand the importance of using only evidence-based applied behaviour analysis strategies; and understand how the brain influences behaviour.

Archived offerings

Module offerings Location Mode Course Profile
SFC Enrolment Year, 2023 (14/08/2023 - 27/10/2023) External External Course Profile
SFC Enrolment Year, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 27/10/2023) External External Profile unavailable
SFC Enrolment Year, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 17/02/2023) External External Course Profile