Faculty of Education · Special Education Teaching · Undergraduate
Course Objective
In this course, target behavior will be determined and behavioral goal will be written. By using data collection methods, it is aimed to gain the ability to prepare and implement a behavior change plan.
Course Content
Learning theories, Characteristics of applied behavior analysis, Determination of problem behaviors, Determination of target behavior, Indirect evaluation of target behavior-anecdotal recording, Indirect evaluation of target behavior-anecdotal recording, Direct evaluation of target behavior: analysis of written records, observation of concrete products, Determination of appropriate behavior to be acquired , Techniques to increase appropriate behaviors, Techniques to reduce inappropriate behaviors, It will be combined with sample applications and the topics will be covered.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain behavior change plans.
- Shows the ways to gain appropriate behavior
- Evaluates target behavior
- apply techniques to reduce inappropriate behaviors
- learns the correct use of reinforcers.
- apply techniques to increase appropriate behavior.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Assignment | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis | İlgili kaynaklara erişim |
| 2 | Defining Target Behavior, Writing Behavioral Objectives | Reading the weekly topic from related sources |
| 3 | Measuring and Recording Target Behaviors | Reading the weekly topic from related sources |
| 4 | Data Analysis, Graphing, and Interpretation | Reading the weekly topic from related sources |
| 5 | Identifying the Functions of Problem Behaviors | Reading the weekly topic from related sources |
| 6 | Increasing Appropriate Behaviors, Reinforcemen | Reading the weekly topic from related sources |
| 7 | Reinforcement Schedules and Token Reinforcement | Reading the weekly topic from related sources |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Teaching New Behaviors | Reading the weekly topic from related sources |
| 10 | Shaping, Chaining | Reading the weekly topic from related sources |
| 11 | Differential Reinforcement | Reading the weekly topic from related sources |
| 12 | Reducing Inappropriate Behaviors | Reading the weekly topic from related sources |
| 13 | Reducing Inappropriate Behaviors | Reading the weekly topic from related sources |
| 14 | Applied Behavior Analysis and Ethics | Reading the weekly topic from related sources |
| 15 | Evaluation | General evaluation |
| 16 | Final exam | Final exam |