Development of Positive Behaviour
Course code
KAE7046.HR
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Positiivse käitumise kujundamine
Course title in English
Development of Positive Behaviour
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To provide an overview of the nature of emotional and behavioural difficulties and their occurrence in the context of special education. To familiarise themselves with the most common positions related to socio-emotional development and social competence in the light of contemporary inclusive education and upbringing. To describe primary intervention techniques, principles and programmes suitable in regard to behavioural difficulties. To provide an overview of professional cooperation that supports a child with behavioural difficulties. To provide a theoretical basis for further practical work, including the counselling of students with emotional and behavioural difficulties, and the people who are in contact with them.
Brief description of the course
The qualification of emotional and behavioural difficulties, and the occurrence of such deviations in the context of education. Mistreatment and behavioural changes resulting therefrom. The concept and nature of social competence, and the role of education in it. Social skills and learning. Eliminating non-desired behaviour by enforcing desirable behavioural patterns. Socio-emotional development, socio-emotional difficulties and different theories and methods for their scientific study. Empathy, narcissism, communication problems, difficulties concentrating, bullying at school, the pedagogic-psychological causes of self-damaging behaviour. Pedagogical cooperation and counselling (prevention, support and customisation) related thereto. Different programmes directed at developing behaviour.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- examines the learner and, based on the study results, assesses the condition of physical processes and behaviour; detects and describes the differences compared to age-appropriate progress;
- generalises the study results and makes conclusions;
- designates the need to conduct additional research and gives recommendations for further special educational assistance;
- is able to compile a behavioural support plan, taking into account the results of the study, the requirements of the curriculum and expected learning outcomes;
- is aware of how to design a psycho-social learning environment that supports learning and the student's development, taking into account the individual characteristics of the student, follows the developments of the learning group and prevents problems, flexibly adapting the learning environment;
- anticipates and resolves behavioural problems on the basis of the specific needs of the student;
- develops within special-needs students an ability to identify, distinguish and understand different situations, assess their own emotions, behaviour and conformity with norms and those of others, in order to prevent conflict situations;
- supports the inclusion of the student in creating a secure learning environment, taking into account the characteristics of the student;
- is able to teach how to adequately communicate and react to inappropriate behaviour towards themselves and others;
- detects special situations and intervenes, if necessary, involving parents, other teachers and specialists.
- examines the learner and, based on the study results, assesses the condition of physical processes and behaviour; detects and describes the differences compared to age-appropriate progress;
- generalises the study results and makes conclusions;
- designates the need to conduct additional research and gives recommendations for further special educational assistance;
- is able to compile a behavioural support plan, taking into account the results of the study, the requirements of the curriculum and expected learning outcomes;
- is aware of how to design a psycho-social learning environment that supports learning and the student's development, taking into account the individual characteristics of the student, follows the developments of the learning group and prevents problems, flexibly adapting the learning environment;
- anticipates and resolves behavioural problems on the basis of the specific needs of the student;
- develops within special-needs students an ability to identify, distinguish and understand different situations, assess their own emotions, behaviour and conformity with norms and those of others, in order to prevent conflict situations;
- supports the inclusion of the student in creating a secure learning environment, taking into account the characteristics of the student;
- is able to teach how to adequately communicate and react to inappropriate behaviour towards themselves and others;
- detects special situations and intervenes, if necessary, involving parents, other teachers and specialists.
Teacher
Lii Lilleoja, MA
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