IVp013 Behavior Interventions in the Classroom

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Karel Pančocha, Ph.D., M.Sc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Bc. Tullia Sychra Reucci (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Karel Pančocha, Ph.D., M.Sc.
Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: PhDr. Lenka Gajzlerová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
IVp013/01: each odd Tuesday 11:00–12:50 učebna 42
Prerequisites
Students must be enrolled in a program within the Faculty of Education and have basic English language proficiency. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
1. History of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): Skinner Experimental to applied work in the field The seven dimensions (foundation) of ABA Relationship to teaching and learning 2. Basics Concepts of ABA: Operant behavior Antecedent Behavior Consequence Contingency Reinforcement Punishment Extinction 3. Examples of ABA in the Classroom (on the larger scale): CABAS Positive Behavior Support (PBIS) Precision Teaching Natural Environment Teaching 4. Non-examples of ABA in the Classroom (incorrectly used): Time out procedures Reinforcement procedures Prompting procedures Correction procedures Token economy procedures 5. ABA Practices Targeting Skill Acquisition for Learners in Special Education: TAGteach (acoustical guidance) Video modeling 6. ABA Practices Targeting Skill Acquisition for Learners in Regular Education: Looking at replacement behaviors Precision Teaching/Morningside specific research 7. The Relationship between ABA, Over classification, and the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE): Response to Intervention (RTI) 8. ABA and Challenging Behavior: Intro to functional assessment 9. ABA Practices to Re-mediate Challenging Behaviors on the Individual Level: Token economies Behavioral contracts 10. ABA Practices to Re-mediate Challenging Behaviors on the Class wide/School Wide Level: PBIS, PBS Group contingencies Good Behavior Game (GBG) 11. ABA and Culturally Competent Practices: Diversity and ABA Native language considerations 12. ABA in and Beyond the Classroom: Special interests groups in ABA
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to: 1. Outline the historical progression of the science of behavior from the laboratory to the applied setting. 2. Define applied behavior analysis (ABA). 3. Identify the differences between examples and non-examples of uses of ABA within the classroom. 4. Select ABA-based practices that can bridge learning gaps for students in regular and special education (e.g., Direct Instruction). 5. Identify ABA-based practices that can address issues with over classification and placement in restrictive learning environments (e.g., Response to Intervention). 6. Create applications of ABA that can re-mediate individual and class wide challenging behaviors (e.g., group contingencies, token economy). 7. Align ABA applications within the classroom with culturally competent practices.
Syllabus
  • 1. The history of behavior analysis. 2. Applied behavior analysis as a tool for meaningful teaching. 3. Using ABA practices within the inclusive classroom appropriately. 4. Data-driven teaching methods for effective behavior change. 5. Individualization of education as determined by the environmental context.
Teaching methods
Synchronous lectures, asynchronous lectures, discussion boards (online), assigned readings, article reviews, behavioral skills training.
Assessment methods
-Gains from pre- to post-tests across each unit -Discussion board posts -Article reviews -Creation of materials (after being provided with instructions and model)
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, autumn 2020.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2019, recent)
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