Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support ((3))

Catalog description

This course is designed to familiarize special education credential and Master's Degree program candidates with the components of positive and proactive approaches to behavior management in the classroom. Evidence-based practices for creating positive learning environments including meaningful activities for students with mild to extensive support needs with the response to intervention framework will be presented. Concepts and techniques such as dispositions, differential reinforcement, response cost, time out, token economies, reinforcement schedules, self-regulation, etc. will be emphasized in the development of a safe environment for all students. Strategies to support positive psychosocial development and self determined behavior of students will be analyzed. Within a 'case-study' format, specialist/degree candidates will design and implement a positive behavioral support plan and intervention based on a functional behavior assessment. Candidates will be challenged to consider ethical, cultural and pedagogical implications inherent in the use of behavioral interventions and supports.