Module Descriptors
BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING
EDUC40452
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Duncan Hindmarch
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 270
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
  • REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Appleyard N. & Appleyard K. (2010) Communicating with Learners in the Lifelong Learning Sector Learning Matters: UK

Cowley, S (2006) Getting the Buggers to Behave (3rd) London, Continuum International

Vizard. D. (2006) How to Manage Behaviour in Further Education Chapman:UK

Wallace S. (2007) Managing Behaviour in the Lifelong Learning Sector Learning Matters: UK

The above books are all available online as e-books through Staffordshire library
Module Additional Assessment Details

1) Compare and contrast the behaviour management strategies/policies of two organisations, referring to theories of behaviour management. 1250 words. (50%) (LOs 1&2)

2) Reflecting on your findings in part one, identify personal and institutional developments to enhance behaviour. 1250 words (50%) (LOs 3&4)

Module Resources
Module 1 reflective portfolio
HLTA Self-assessment
Behaviour Management policies of two institutions (learner's choice)
https://blackboard.staffs.ac.uk/webapps/login/
Department for Education (DfE):
www.education.gov.uk
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF):http://www.jrf.org.uk
Ofsted: www.ofsted.gov.uk
Infed - the Encyclopaedia of Informal Education (Infed): http://www.infed.org/
LSIS Excellence Gateway (LSIS): www.excellencegateway.org.uk
http://www.tes.co.uk/

Staffordshire University Media Library http://medialibrary.staffs.ac.uk/: Films of teaching and learning in various contexts, with Ofsted style analysis.

Academic education journals such as:

Journal of Education Policy
British Journal of Sociology of Education
Oxford Review of Education
London Review of Education
Cambridge Journal of Education

All available online through the university
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to develop the learner's ability to manage and develop positive behaviours in their learning environment. Topics to be covered include:

Theories and principles of behaviour
Characteristics of behaviour
Behaviour Policies
Behaviour management and enhancement
Appropriate and effective communication
Safeguarding (behaviour)
The learning environment
Module Learning Strategies
In this module learners will receive input from tutors relating to key theories and principles of behaviour. Learners will be expected to work in small communities of practice in order to compare and contrast organisational behaviour policies, as well as challenges they face while supporting learning. These critical and professional discussions will help inform the learner of developments which they need to make to their practice as well as propose changes that their institution could make.