Course Title: Support the development and implementation of responsible behaviour
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: HWSS5639C
Course Title: Support the development and implementation of responsible behaviour
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5290 - Diploma of Education Support
Course Contact : Robyn Blaikie
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4383
Course Contact Email:robyn.blaikie@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Fiona Dean: Teacher
fiona.dean@rmit.edu.au
99254650
Nominal Hours: 55
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
No specific pre-requisite and co-requisite.
Course Description
This course deals with the skills and knowledge required by education support workers to assist the individual and education organisation to implement responsible behaviour plans.
The course develops an understanding of relevant legislation and organisation policies.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCEDS504A Support the development and implementation of responsible behaviour |
Element: |
1. Research and document legislative and organisation policy requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Access legislation and organisation policies in relation to behaviour support concerns |
Element: |
2. Create safe learning environments to socially support student learning |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Plan and implement learning experiences in consultation with the teacher |
Element: |
3. Support learning environments encouraging student’s responsibility |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Examine and determine key aspects of philosophical approaches to behaviour management |
Element: |
4. Support implementation of strategies for student responsibility in behaviour management |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Work in consultation with the teacher to identify behaviour management strategies to support students in learning to take responsibility for their own behaviour |
Learning Outcomes
Develops the skills and knowledge required by education support workers to assist the individual and education organisation to implement responsible behaviour plans.
It also develops an understanding of relevant legislation and organisation policies.
Details of Learning Activities
The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities:
Group discussion
Research assignments
Guest speakers
Oral and/or written questions on "What if?" scenarios
Individual and group projects - Completion of Projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work relevant to the unit of competency.
Realistic simulations and role play
Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
Oral Presentations
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources
Semester 1
Week 1-4
Researching and documenting legislative and organisation policy requirements supporting responsible behaviour
Universal precautions for risk management
Social and group dynamics
Discussion, Q&A activities, Evidence Guide
Week 5-8
Child and adolescent development theories
Creating safe learning environments to socially support young people’s learning
Philosophical approaches to behaviour support
Whole of school and student approaches to behaviour support
Discussion, Q&A activities,
Project 1 – Research/Q&A
Week 9-12
Factors to promote or diminish young peoples’ intrinsic motivation
Importance of the young people’s self-esteem in the learning process
Effective communication skills
Origins of inappropriate behaviour and the impact on young people’s learning
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week 13-16
Typical (and atypical) behaviours encountered in the education environment
Implementing consequences for inappropriate behaviour
Practices and strategies for non-violent crisis prevention and intervention
Engaging in inclusive communication with young people
Discussion, Q&A activities
Scenarios/Q&A
Week 17-20
Establishing constructive relationships with young people based on mutual trust and respect
Supporting learning environments encouraging young people’s responsibility
Reflecting on own experiences supporting development of responsible behaviour
Discussion, Q&A activities
Progress interview – Evidence guide, Q&A activities, Project 1, Evidence of practical experience supporting the development and implementation of responsible behaviour in young people; e.g Observation/Demonstration, Third party
Semester 2
Week 1-4
Developing young peoples self management strategies
Supporting students to identify and analyse their learning goals in consultation with relevant staff
Implementing learning experiences where young people reflect on their own learning
Supporting implementation of strategies for young person’s responsibility in behaviour management
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week 5-8
Demonstrating supportive and collaborative relationships with young people
Identifying behaviour management strategies to support young people in learning
Implementing strategies for providing regular feedback and reinforcement to young people
Discussion, Q&A activities
Project 2 – Research/Scenarios/Q&A activities
Week 9-12
Implementing proactive and reactive responses to irresponsible behaviour
Collaborative problem solving skills
Adhering to education organisation’s policies and procedures when responding to young people’s behaviour
Discussion, Q&A activities
Oral Presentation (oral and/or written)
Week 13-16
Implementing support processes for young people requiring specific skills in developing and maintaining behaviours
Interpreting feedback from colleagues relating to policies and procedures
Professional support services and resources
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week 17-20
Reflecting on personal skills in behaviour management
Evaluating and implementing strategies for professional practice improvement
Reflecting and reviewing behavioural management experiences working with young people
Discussion, Q&A activities
Assessment interview – review folio of final assessments e.g :
Evidence Guide, Q&A activities, Project 1 and 2, Evidence of practical experience supporting the development and implementation of responsible behaviour in young people; e.g. Observation/Demonstration, Third party, Oral Presentation (oral and/or written)
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
• Oral or written questioning
• Assignments and projects
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Review of products produced through work-based or course activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc
Assessment Tasks
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
• Oral or written questioning
• Assignments and projects
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Review of work produced through work-based or course activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available from the course contact person (stated above).
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