EDU 618 - Applied Beh Analysis for Teachers

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

TOPIC: Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers engages candidate special education teachers in understanding the principles and concepts of ABA, historical perspective, fundamental vocabulary, philosophy and examination and application of behavior principles. Candidates explore the basic principles of behavior analysis and how they may be applied ot the classroom to solve socially significant behavior issues. When teachers understand what motivates behavior, they can initiate sensitive and effective interventions. Coursework is designed to provide applicable and meaningful experiences including behavior and its causes, behavioral analysis, assessment and intervention, and professional and ethical issues. Topics include but are not limited to: principles of behavior and the multi-tiered systems of support; measuring behavior, graphing behavior, increasing and decreasing behaviors; functional behavior assessment, function-based intervention; and generalization, self-management and ethical and professional issues. Weekly assignments and discussions on relevant topics will offer diverse outlooks and give you valuable interaction with fellow classmates and your instructor. Candidates demonstrate proficiency in behavior analysis through a series of applied case studies.