PL4S134 - Behavioural Assessment 22 Feb 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL4S134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Behavioural Assessment | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Emily Groves | ||
| Module Team: | Aimee Giles, Kirsty Richards, Dan Bowers, Alexis Jones, Leigh Attwood | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To develop students’ ability to assess the role of environmental events on behaviour.
To enable students to identify and prioritise behavioural targets.
Content Summary
This module will teach a range of behavioural assessment methods, including preference assessment, reinforcement assessment, indirect assessment, descriptive assessment, structural analysis, and functional analysis. Students will learn the features and rationale for each method, as well as how to organise and interpret the data derived from each method. Students also will learn how to assess the need for behavioural services and how to assess considerations in prioritising behavioural targets.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 30 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 15 |
| Independent Study | 111 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate the appropriateness of behavioural assessment strategies using a range of considerations |
| LO2 | Apply appropriate strategies for assessing behaviour in specific contexts |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Collection of practical assessments including a case study on designing functional assessment strategies and completing reading comprehension exercises | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 50 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | MCQ Class Test: Comprehensive test across all module content | 90 | N/A | 50 | No | 50 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |