Educational and Behavioral Management in Special Education

Catalog description

Topics addressed in this course include individual and group behavior management, behavioral change strategies, and classroom management for students with special needs. Principles of applied behavior analysis are discussed to promote appropriate academic and social behaviors and to decrease challenging behaviors in school settings. Creating positive learning environments that facilitate student learning and effective social interaction is emphasized. Special emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to recognize, apply, and evaluate various strategies of management, and to develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).