EDF5681 - Behaviour analysis: Implementation and experimental methods - 2018

12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

Postgraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Education

Chief examiner(s)

Angelika Anderson
Erin Leif

Coordinator(s)

Erin Leif

Unit guides

Offered

Clayton

  • Second semester 2018 (Flexible)

Prerequisites

EDF5680

Synopsis

This unit extends students' knowledge and skills in applied behaviour analysis, focusing on the implementation of behaviour change interventions and advanced discussions of the experimental methods used to inform the practice of behaviour analysis. Students identify target behaviours, explore intervention procedures and learn how to assess the effectiveness and validity of interventions. Students deepen their knowledge to inform their responses to complex professional issues experienced by behaviour analysts, including the choice of appropriate target behaviours.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. select and implement relevant assessment and intervention procedures
  2. make judgements regarding the evidence-base for procedures and interventions
  3. use experimentation to assess intervention effectiveness in practice
  4. respond to complex issues involved in professional practice as a behaviour analyst
  5. discuss social validity issues concerning the choice of target behaviours and appropriate interventions for vulnerable populations.

Assessment

Literature review (3000 words equivalent, 40%)

Intervention study (5000 words equivalent, 60%)

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 288 hours per semester comprising:

  1. Contact hours for flexible students:
    • 12 contact hours and 24 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester or
    • 36 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester
  2. Additional requirements (all students):
    • Independent study to meet the required minimum hours during the semester

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