PL3S153 - Practical Skills in Behaviour Analysis 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL3S153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Practical Skills in Behaviour Analysis | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Emily Groves | ||
| Module Team: | Kirsty Richards, Dan Bowers, Alexis Jones, Leigh Attwood | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To develop students’ ability to describe behavioural principles and assess the role of environmental events on behaviour.
To develop students’ ability to select function-based interventions and to consider relevant ethical issues when designing behaviour change strategies.
Content Summary
This module will provide students with an introduction to and overview of applied behaviour analysis. The module will focus on teaching students how assessments can be used to understand behaviour and how to use behavioural processes to improve socially significant behaviour. The module will include an introduction to behavioural principles, the measurement of behaviour, strategies to assess environmental events contributing to behaviour, interventions to teach functional and adaptive skills, and professional and ethical practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Directed Study | 32 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify and apply behavioural strategies to a range of applied settings and problems. |
| LO2 | Identify characteristics of effective and ethical consultation. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio of work related to practical components of module. Single submission point. | 0 | 2000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | An online test consisting of MCQs | 60 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |