PL4S151 - Supporting Behaviour Change in Complex Systems 22 Feb 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PL4S151
Module Title: Supporting Behaviour Change in Complex Systems
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Psychology
Faculty Sub Group: Youth and Community
Module Leader: Aimee Giles
Module Team: Richard May, Emily Groves, 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 foster a critical appreciation of the complex systems in which interventions may be implemented

To enable students to manage environments and personnel to increase intervention success.To foster a critical appreciation of the complex systems in which interventions may be implemented

 

Content Summary

This module will equip students to understand the complex systems in which behavioural interventions might be implemented, as well as how to manage environments and personnel to increase the likelihood of intervention success.

Students will learn how behavioural interventions can be combined within more complex system-wide behaviour change strategies. They also will learn about how to effectively supervise the behaviour change process through collaborating with other professionals, functionally assessing implementation barriers, and supporting personnel as effective and ethical behaviour change agents.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 35
Practical classes and workshops 10
Independent Study 111
Directed Study 40
Formative Assessment - Independent 4
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critically assess the appropriateness of behavioural intervention within particular systems and potential barriers to effective intervention
LO2 Apply behavioural strategies to overcome implementation barriers and provide quality support and supervision to behaviour change agents

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 brief practical assessments, including writing a supervison support strategy and completing reading comprehension exercises 0 3000 50 No 50
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 Barriers analysis and action plan for a particular area of behaviour analytic application 0 3000 50 No 50

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 1
Essay 1

Reading List

Daniels, A. C., & Whitener, B. (2016). Bringing out the best in people: How to apply the astonishing power of positive reinforcement. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

Sailor, W., Dunlap, G., Sugai, G., & Horner, R. (Eds.). (2008). Handbook of positive behaviour support. Springer Science & Business Media.

Bailey, J., Bailey, J. S., & Burch, M. R. (2010). 25 essential skills & strategies for the professional behaviour analyst: expert tips for maximizing consulting effectiveness. Taylor & Francis.