Department: Acs Course Number: Sed 613 Credit Hours: 3

Murray State University COMMON SYLLABUS Revised August 2006

DEPARTMENT: ACS COURSE NUMBER: SED 613 CREDIT HOURS: 3

I. TITLE: Advanced Behavior Support

II. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Historical and current approaches for children with learning and emotional-behavior disorders will be discussed. An emphasis will be placed on advanced instruction, therapeutic techniques, and research related to best practices.

III. PURPOSE: This course is designed to inform teachers of strategies and techniques that can be used to deal with students with challenging behaviors.

IV. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Following each objective, and enclosed in parentheses, are the number of the Experienced Teacher Standard for Preparation and Certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate: A. the needs of children with challenging behaviors. (4, 5, 6, 7) B. different strategies to use with children with challenging behaviors.(2, 3, 4) C. therapeutic techniques and identify the children they can be used with. (1, 2, 10) D. the historical perspectives of behavior management. (2, 6)

The EPSB Themes of diversity, closing the achievement gap, and literacy/reading will be explored in this class. Students will look at issues dealing with the aberrant behavior of students and ways to effectively overcome those problems to teach students.

V. CONTENT OUTLINE: A. Historical Perspectives of BD B. Effective Instruction C. Identifying Triggers D. Self Talk E. Social Skills Training F. Gestalt Therapy G. Life Space Interview H. Reality Therapy I. Guided Imagery J. Art, Music Dance Therapy K. Play Therapy L. Bibliotherapy M. Drama Therapy N. Drug Therapy

VI. INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES: The class format will be lecture/discussion, hands-on activities, demonstration, and application projects.

VII. FIELD, CLINICAL, AND/OR LABORATORY EXPERIENCES: None

VIII. RESOURCES: Computer Labs, Resource Library

IX. GRADING PROCEDURES: A. Course requirements Paper 150 Participation 150 Presentation 200 Research Report 50 Final 100

Paper – Students will write an 8-10-page paper over a topic of choice from the course content list.

Presentation – Students will give a 75 to 90 minute presentation covering their above topic of choice. Presentations will include a review of the current literature on the topic, explanation, and active demonstration.

Research Report - Students will present two research studies to the class. One will be during their presentation and the other will be assigned.

Final – Students will complete an application based final exam

B. Grading Scale A = 90 - 100% B = 80 - 89% C = 70 - 79% D = 60 - 69% E = below 59%

X. ATTENDANCE POLICY: This course adheres to the attendance policy in the current MSU Graduate Bulletin.

XI. ACADEMIC HONESTY: This course adheres to the academic honesty policy in the current MSU Graduate Bulletin

XII. TEXT AND REFERENCES: Newcomer, P. L. (2003). Understanding and teaching emotionally disturbed children and Adolescents. 3rd ed. Austin, TX: Pro-ed.

XIII. PREREQUISITES None

XIV. STATEMENT OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Murray State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, marital status, age or disability in employment, admission or the provision of services, educational programs and activities, and provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals with disabilities and equal opportunity to participate in all programs and activities. For information regarding nondiscrimination policies contact the Office of Equal Opportunity, 270-809-3155.