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This course provides participants with opportunities to describe and critique the framework which makes up the Positive Behaviour Support model for providing behaviour and learning support to children, adolescents and adults in various settings. The application of this model to the Aotearoa/ New Zealand context is a feature of this course.
Students will be able to:1. Examine, describe and evaluate the theoretical models and elements which contribute to positive behaviour support including applied behaviour analysis, ecological, indigenous and social learning theories. 2. Examine and evaluate New Zealand government policies applicable to Positive Behaviour Support. 3. Examine, describe and critically evaluate culturally responsive and strengths-based approaches applicable to children, youth and adults across a variety of settings.4. Examine, describe and critically evaluate how inclusion, self-determination, and life style enhancement are foundations of the positive behaviour support model.5. Examine and describe the ethical issues related to behaviour change of children, youth and adults.6. Examine, describe and evaluate the skills of leadership in terms of system change and mentoring peers. 7. Locate, summarise, and critique the evidence-based literature relevant to Positive Behaviour Support.
Subject to the approval of the Head of School
EDEM625
Gaye Tyler-Merrick
Group and individual assignments will be used to evaluate achievement against the learning outcomes. There are three assessment activities.
Textbook for this course will be:Sailor, W., Dunlap, G., Sugai, G., & Horner, R. (2009). Handbook of positive behavior support. New York: SpringerFurther readings will be sourced from LEARN throughout the course.Text book may be purchased from the University Bookshop Business Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday10am to 3pm Saturday Phone: 0800 827 266 or (03) 364 2987 ext 3774 or 3775Email: ubs@ubscan.co.nz
Domestic fee $1,775.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Health Sciences .