Course Title: Support behaviour of children and young people
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: HWSS5730C
Course Title: Support behaviour of children and young people
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4326 - Certificate IV in Education Support
Course Contact : Robyn Blaikie
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254 838
Course Contact Email:robyn.blaikie@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Fiona Dean: Teacher
Ph: 9925 4650
fiona.dean@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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 describes the knowledge and skills for workers to apply strategies to guide responsible behaviour in a safe and supportive environment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCHILD301B Support behaviour of children and young people |
Element: |
1. Contribute to a safe, supportive environment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify characteristics of a supportive environment |
Element: |
2. Use positive support techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Establish expectations for behaviour in consultation with supervisor and in line with organisation expectations |
Element: |
3. Observe and collect data to assist with development of appropriate strategies for support |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Observe and collect data as a basis for functional analysis of when, where and what a child or young person is doing while involved in a task |
Element: |
4. Implement strategies to support children or young people with additional needs |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Implement strategies to support child or young person with guidance from supervisor |
Element: |
5. Monitor and review strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Closely monitor new strategies and record responses of child or young person in accordance with organisation's policy and procedures |
Learning Outcomes
This course applies to a range of community service contexts providing services to children and young people. On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities:
Group discussion
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
Your program consists of a combination of learning activities through a range of delivery methods including: face to face teaching, online activities and Directed Study and you are expected to participate in professional placement. You work independently to complete Directed Study, however you are expected to complete all work given and will at times be required to show evidence that the work has been completed in this unit.
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
Communication and Learning – What is learning?
What is communication?
How we learn
Discussion, Q&A activities, Evidence Guide
Week 5-8
The different ways we learn, develop and communicate
Communicative function of behaviour
Demonstrating an understanding of a safe, supportive environment influencing behaviour
Discussion, Q&A activities,
Project1 – Research/Q&A
Week 9-12
Growing up- Development of children, adolescents
Development and needs of the age group; culturally, physically, socially, emotionally,
intellectually, spiritually
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week 13-16
Factors that may affect behaviour of children and/or young people
Impacts of environment and culture on behaviour of children and/or young people
Potential impacts of disabilities, learning difficulties and mental health issues on behaviour of
children and/or young people
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week17-18
Potential impacts of disabilities, learning difficulties and mental health issues on behaviour of children and/or young people
Progress interview – Evidence guide, Project 1, Q&A, Evidence of Practical experience working with children and young people; e.g Observation/Demonstration, Third party
Semester 2
Week 1-4
Potential impacts of illness on behaviour of children and/or young people
Definitions of and differences between disruptive and challenging behaviour
Using appropriate supportive behaviour techniques, in cooperation with staff and others
Establishing expectations for behaviour in line with organisation expectations
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week 5-8
Verbal and non-verbal communication strategies acknowledging responsible behaviour
Redirecting behaviour and defusing situations
Identifying issues of concern, working collaboratively with supervisor
Discussion, Q&A activities
Project 2 – Research/Scenarios/Q&A activities
Week 9-12
Observing and collecting data to assist with development of appropriate strategies for support
Methods of observing and collecting data
Using data to demonstrate the frequency, intensity and duration of problem behaviours
Using evidence to implement strategies for positive behaviour
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week 13-16
Adapting levels of support required and provided based on need
Monitoring new strategies and recording responses of child or young person in accordance with
organisation’s policy
Week17-18
Potential issues monitoring and collecting data
Assessment interview – review folio of final assessments e.g :
Evidence Guide, Project 1 and 2, Evidence of practical experience working with children and young people, e.g Observation/Demonstration, Third party
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
There are no set texts in this unit. RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through handouts, our online systems and access to facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources. It is recommended that you bring:
• Display folder with plastic sleeves
• Highlighter pens
• Notebook or loose leaf paper
• Headphones (use your own or they can be purchased from the City/Brunswick Library)
• USB (Memory stick)
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
• Work-based 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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