SPED 3350 - Social,Emotional,and Behavioral Development:Promoting Prosocial Behavior

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Aurora University

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Description:

3 semester hours This course will cover both the current theories of social-emotional development and the disorders for the school-aged years and adolescence, with some discussion of life-span issues. Focus will be placed on identification/assessment and intervention of social deficits as they impact the schools. Discussion will focus on developing prosocial behavior, thereby facilitating involvement in the least restrictive environment, and how intervention may be adjusted based on needs of students with varying disabilities. Social behavior will be viewed broadly, ranging from the individuals self-perceptions such as self-esteem and self-determination, to his or her ability to engage socially not only in the school but in the family and community. Particular focus will be placed on time-management and self-advocacy for the middle and high school years. Moreover, research regarding the impact on behavior of preconceptions held by teachers and others regarding the students will be studied. Finally,medical, psychological, or related service interventions will be discussed and how the schools collaborate with these professional groups. This is a writing intensive course for the university. As such, candidates will be introduced to basic qualitative and quantitative methodology and how primary research should be evaluated. Candidates will generate a brief survey of the literature in some area related to prosocial behavior and will propose an action research project. No prerequisites. Writing intensive course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.aurora.edu

Phone Number:

(630) 892-6431

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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