IVc403 Behavioural Approaches in Education Practice II - Learning new skills

Faculty of Education
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/0/2.7. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Lucie Mada (lecturer)
Mgr. Bc. Lucie Mudroch Lukášová, M.Sc. (lecturer)
Bc. Matúš Mader (assistant)
Mgr. Lenka Žáková (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
IVc403/KombiPred01: Sat 21. 3. 9:00–16:50 E51 Seminární místnost, Sat 11. 4. 9:00–16:50 E51 Seminární místnost, Sat 25. 4. 9:00–16:50 E51 Seminární místnost, Sat 16. 5. 9:00–16:50 E51 Seminární místnost, L. Mada, L. Mudroch Lukášová
Prerequisites
Participant should have theoretical background in applied behavioral analysis, ideally course of behavioral technician.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 16 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 16/16, only registered: 0/16
Abstract
The course is led by behavioral analysts with international certification BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst), who in their practice work with children with neurodevelopmental disorder. The aim of the course is to introduce students to selected behavioral procedures that can be used in the development of communication skills and in interventions focused on behavior. The course focuses mainly on practicing basic skills and techniques used in children with special educational needs in behavioral interventions at home, at school or in early intervention centers.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
measure and record data on the child's behavior and learning and perform a simple analysis
apply basic rules and procedures of behavioral analysis in direct work with children and pupils with special educational needs
recommend solutions in situations with less serious problem behavior
Key topics
  • 1) Pairing, narrating, motivating
  • 2) Mand training and NET (natural environmental teaching)
  • 3) ITT (Intensive trial training)
  • 4) Selfcare skills
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • BARBERA, Mary Lynch and Tracy RASMUSSEN. Rozvoj verbálního chování. Jak učit děti s autismem a jinými neurovývojovými poruchami (The Verbal Behavior Approach. How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disabilities). 4. dotisk 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2023, 207 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-9212-9. info
  • COOPER, John O.; Timothy E. HERON and William L. HEWARD. Applied behavior analysis. Second edition. Harlow: Pearson, 2014, iv, 751. ISBN 9781292023212. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
seminar, workshop
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Active participation in practical seminars, semestral video-task, colloquium
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: semestrální praktický úkol
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024, Spring 2027.
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