CONT810: Teaching Students with Behavioural Needs
This course focuses on the theory and practice to support students with behavioural needs. This course is for those with an interest or background in special education and a desire to extend their knowledge. Candidates will explore program design, implementation, and assessment. You will develop strategies to promote positive learning experiences for students with behavioural exceptionalities. You will be provided with resources to help you guide and support prosocial skills.
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn and Do
In this course, you’ll have the opportunity to
- define your philosophy of behaviour
- understand the function of behaviour and multiple strategies to use for different functions
- plan how to support an inclusive environment
- plan how to better teach skills
- prepare to solve problems through collaboration with school/parents/community
- understand the professional development you need to gain knowledge to benefit your practice
- reflect on your personal growth mindset
- create a personal portfolio consisting of materials you have learned throughout the course
Assessments
Module 1
Behaviours
Module 2
Supporting Complex Needs
Progress Update 1
Module 3
Your New Student
Module 4
Plan for Success
Progress Update 2
Module 5
Safety in Our Schools
Module 6
Collaboration
Progress Update 3
Module 7
Teamwork and Professional Development
Module 8
Portfolio
Final Report