PL4S150 - Behaviour Change Interventions 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL4S150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Behaviour Change Interventions | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Victoria Markham | ||
| Module Team: | Richard May, Aimee Giles, Kirsty Richards, Alexis Jones, Dan Bowers, Leigh Attwood | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | 2019 |
| 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To develop students’ ability to select appropriate interventions to promote positive behaviour change in different contexts.
Content Summary
This module will explore the range of behaviour acquisition and behaviour deceleration strategies for helping clients achieve positive outcomes (e.g., differential reinforcement, antecedent strategies, extinction). Students will learn how to consider behaviour assessments and environmental constraints on the selection of interventions, and how to implement those interventions with integrity and in accordance with ethical guidelines.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 25 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 20 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Directed Study | 31 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse implementation characteristics of various behaviour change interventions |
| LO2 | Develop appropriate interventions for supporting behaviour change based on information from behavioural assessments |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Collection practical assessments, including writing a behaviour support plan and completing reading comprehension exercises | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 50 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | 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 | ✔ | ✘ | |