Behavior Intervention and Program Planning   [Archived Catalog]
2019-2020 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

SPED 341 - Behavior Intervention and Program Planning

3 Credit(s)
This course explores the relationship between teacher behavior, academic tasks, and classroom environment in encouraging and discouraging student self-esteem, behavior, and achievement. Various models of behavior management are discussed from a social systems perspective, including: psycho- dynamic, behavioral, environmental, and constructivist. Classroom behaviors are analyzed in relation to antecedents and consequences of target behaviors as highlighted by a case study approach. Candidates develop skills in designing whole class management systems, as well as individualized behavior programs (positive behavior support plans), collecting data on target behaviors, identifying of replacement behaviors with specific behavioral goals and objectives, and implementing appropriate reinforcement strategies.