EDSP 399 - Positive Behavior Support for Learners with Emotional, Behavioral & Social Disabilities

Institution:

Messiah University

Subject:

Special Education

Description:

This course is designed to engage learners in thoughtful exploration and discussion of models of human behavior, researched-based principles of behavior management and practical application of behavioral and educational strategies used to create a classroom climate that promotes positive behavior for all learners, including learners from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. A strong emphasis will be placed on those learners with behavorial, emotional and social disabilities. Included will be foundations in understanding, assessing and managing behavior, strategies to prevent and remediate challenging behavior, and strategies for teaching prosocial replacement behaviors. In addition, the design of functional assessment and positive behavior supports will be addressed. Prerequisite:EDSP 307.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.messiah.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 766-2511

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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