CFPY603-12W (C) Whole Year 2012
Introduction to Interventions

Description

This course is about working with children with anxiety disorders, motivational problems, behaviour problems, and learning difficulties of various types. Equal weight is given to (a) the results of scientific research into the origins of these kinds of difficulties, their diagnosis, and the relative effectiveness of different kinds of interventions and (b) the development of your diagnostic skills and intervention skills with respect to each of these kinds of childhood difficulties. The emphasis is on what works and how we come to know what works.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:
1. Recognise common behavioural and learning difficulties
2. Describe what is known about the causes of behavioural and learning difficulties
3. Describe interventions commonly used for a given behavioural and learning difficulty,  
            and their evidence base.
4. Carry out simple assessments of behavioural and learning difficulties
5. Effectively search for intervention literature relevant to a disorder or difficulty
6. Read and evaluate published reports of intervention research
7. Formulate intervention plans for cases of behavioural and learning difficulties.

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Academic integrity

Academic dishonesty is viewed very seriously, and can result in punishments ranging from a mark of zero to expulsion from the university. It is your responsibility to read, understand and follow the relevant university regulations. If you are uncertain about this, please consult your lecturer.

Common forms of academic dishonesty include:
• Plagiarism (e.g. copying a quote from a book/article without using quotation marks and citing the source)
• Collusion (e.g. copying the work of others or allowing your work to be copied)
• Cheating in examinations/tests (e.g. using crib notes)
The library has an excellent guide to help you understand plagiarism at http://library.canterbury.ac.nz/services/ref/plagiarism.shtml . You are also referred to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations (UC Calendar 2010, p. 49).

Assessment and grading system

Every student is responsible for familiarising themself with university regulations regarding courses and assessment.

Attendance

Attendance at all classes is strongly recommended.

Evaluation

This course is periodically evaluated using the University of Canterbury Course Survey.

Grade moderation

Marks for all pieces of assessment will be given according to the University of Canterbury grading scale.

Late submission of work

Any assessment submitted late (without a previously arranged extension) will be subject to a penalty at the rate of 10% of the assessment weighting per day. Any assessment turned in after 5 days will not be marked.

Requests for extensions

In the event of exceptional circumstances (e.g. illness, accident, bereavement or critical personal circumstances) that prevent you from working, you may apply for an extension before the due date for an assignment.  You should contact the lecturer responsible for that piece of assessment in writing, and explain why you are requesting an extension. Evidence to support your application must be provided (e.g. medical certificate). Extensions cannot extend past the date on which the assignment is handed back to other students.

Resubmissions

Resubmissions are not accepted.

Aegrotat

In the event of exceptional circumstances (e.g. illness, accident, bereavement or critical personal circumstances) that prevent you from sitting a test or submitting an assignment, you may apply for an aegrotat.

You must apply within 7 days of the due date of the assignment or test, in writing at the Registrar (Level 3, Registry building). Make sure to also inform your lecturer you are applying. Only one piece of assessed work, worth no more than 50% of the course, can be considered for an aegrotat. You must have completed at least 50% of all other assessment with an average of C+ or better.

You are also referred to Regulation H of the General Course and Examination Regulations.

For further information see School of Health Sciences on the department and colleges page.