Module Descriptors
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
PSYC40617
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Barrow, G. et al. (2001) Improving Behaviour and Raising Self-esteem in the Classroom. London: David Fulton Publishers.
Faupel, A. et al. Anger Management. London: David Fulton Publishers.
Long, R. & Fogell, J. Supporting Pupils with Emotional Difficulties. London: David Fulton Publishers.
McNamara, S. & Moreton, G. Changing Behaviour. London: David Fulton Publishers. London.
McSherry, J. Challenging behaviours in Mainstream Schools. London:David Fulton Publishers.
Mukherji, P (1996) Understanding Young Children's Behaviour. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes.
Rodd, J. (1996) Understanding Young Children's Behaviour. St Leonards: Allen and Unwin.
Faupel, A. et al. Anger Management. London: David Fulton Publishers.
Long, R. & Fogell, J. Supporting Pupils with Emotional Difficulties. London: David Fulton Publishers.
McNamara, S. & Moreton, G. Changing Behaviour. London: David Fulton Publishers. London.
McSherry, J. Challenging behaviours in Mainstream Schools. London:David Fulton Publishers.
Mukherji, P (1996) Understanding Young Children's Behaviour. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes.
Rodd, J. (1996) Understanding Young Children's Behaviour. St Leonards: Allen and Unwin.
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures, videos and directed reading will build upon student's prior knowledge of theories and practical experience, which will then be applied in seminars and work-based tasks. Tasks may include:
- Focused observation and evaluation of children's behaviour.
- Discussion of case studies.
- Involvement in and use of Individual Education Plans (IEP's) and
sharing behaviour modification plans with parents/carers.
- Discipline policies and behaviour programmes.
- Focused observation and evaluation of children's behaviour.
- Discussion of case studies.
- Involvement in and use of Individual Education Plans (IEP's) and
sharing behaviour modification plans with parents/carers.
- Discipline policies and behaviour programmes.
Module Resources
Multimedia classroom resources, Library, Internet.
Module Indicative Content
The module covers:
Recent research in behaviourist theory to analyse children's needs and the factors that influence children's behaviour as they develop. It will also explore some of the reasons why children may develop unwanted behaviour. Practical implications of behaviour management using a child centred approach and considering the current framework for assessing and monitoring children will be addressed.
Recent research in behaviourist theory to analyse children's needs and the factors that influence children's behaviour as they develop. It will also explore some of the reasons why children may develop unwanted behaviour. Practical implications of behaviour management using a child centred approach and considering the current framework for assessing and monitoring children will be addressed.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Written Assignment 1500-2000 words (100%) (Learning Outcomes 1-4)
Participants will negotiate a piece of professional development work, which would involve the designing, planning and evaluation of a strategy or strategies to develop behavioural norms within the workplace.