COURSE UNIT TITLE

: FIELD ELC. 5 (BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER)

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÖEP 3047 FIELD ELC. 5 (BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4

Offered By

Special Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR SAFIYE SUNAY YILDIRIM DOĞRU

Offered to

Special Teacher Education

Course Objective

This course aims to equip pre-service special education teachers with the knowledge and skills required to identify, assess, and manage challenging behaviors in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Students will learn to implement functional behavior assessments (FBA), design behavior intervention plans, and apply positive behavior support (PBS) strategies ethically and collaboratively.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Classify common types of behaviors observed in individuals with ASD.
2   Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBA) to determine the purpose of behaviors.
3   Explain evidence-based intervention methods to reduce problem behaviors.
4   Design and implement positive behavior support (PBS) strategies.
5   Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams to develop behavior intervention plans.
6   Analyze the ethical considerations of behavior management practices.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to ASD: Definitions, Characteristics, and Common Behavioral Challenges
2 Foundations of Behavior Management and Theoretical Approaches
3 Types and Causes of Problem Behaviors
4 Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA): Observation and Data Collection
5 Methods and Applications of Functional Analysis
6 Developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
7 Developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
8 General review, course evaluation, midterm exam
9 Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) and Classroom Practices
10 Types and Effective Use of Reinforcement
11 Differential Reinforcement, Extinction, and Punishment Techniques
12 Crisis Management Strategies
13 Family Involvement and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
14 Ethical Principles and Legal Considerations
15 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Kırcaali, Iftar, G. (2012). Otistik Özellik Gösteren Çocuklara Iletişim Becerilerinin Kazandırılması.
Tekin, Iftar, E. (2012). Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu Olan Çocuklar ve Eğitimleri. Ankara: Vize Yayıncılık
Koegel, R. L., & Koegel, L. K. (2006). Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism: Communication, Social, & Academic Development. Paul H. Brookes Publishing.
O Neill, R. E., Horner, R. H., Albin, R. W., Sprague, J. R., Storey, K., & Newton, J. S. (2015). Functional Assessment and Program Development for Problem Behavior: A Practical Handbook (3rd ed.). Cengage Learning.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and discussions, Case studies, Group projects, Observation-based analysis

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE Midterm Exam
2 DTK Other Activity
3 FN Semester final exam
4 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.30 + Student examDTK * 0.10 + FN * 0.60
5 BUT Make- up note
6 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.30 +Student examDTK * 0.10 + BUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Midterm Exam
Other Activities
Final Exam

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Minimum 70% attendance is required.
Ethical behavior and confidentiality must be maintained.
All assignments and projects must be submitted on time.
Active participation is expected in group work and in-class practices.
Plagiarism or unreferenced work is considered academic misconduct.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Will be announced at the beginning of the term.

Office Hours

Will be announced at the beginning of the term.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Preparing assignments 1 10 10
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
Project Assignment 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 92

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6
LO.1435534
LO.2345544
LO.3434355
LO.4533453
LO.5344444
LO.6453534

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