SPE3005 Managing Challenging Behaviours (FOEDU)

Semester 2 (ONC)Springfield (WEB)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (070113) Band 5

It is recommended that students successfully complete EDC2100 prior to enrolment in SPE3005. State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.usq.edu.au/education/profexp/bluecard

Synopsis

In this course pre-service educators are introduced to a set of advanced strategies and procedures for the management of student behaviour, with particular attention given to the management of students with disabilities and other students in regular primary classrooms who exhibit significant behavioural, emotional and social adjustment problems. The course builds on knowledge and competencies gained in EDC2100 Managing Supportive Learning Environments. NOTE: Minimum enrolment numbers apply to this offering. Should enrolments not reach the minimum number required for on-campus study, students may be transferred to the EXT or WEB offering and advised of this change before semester commences. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education and completing the Special Education Specialisation are required to complete a 15 day Professional Experience placement in an approved educational setting. A 15 day professional experience placement is attached to this course.