| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | AE-OÖS3 | Behavior Management in Children | Elective | 3 | 6 | 4 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of the course to present information to preservice preschool teachers about: a. Behaviors and related theories b. Identifying and defining target behaviors c. Behavioral observation and assessment d. Increasing and supporting appropriate behaviors (organizing environment, prompts-cues and reinforcements) e. Dealing with inappropriate behaviors (reasons and functions of inappropriate behaviors, preventive methods, methods for removing inappropriate behaviors |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Knows the theories explaining the behaviors. | | 2 | Defines the concepts of behavior management in early childhood. | | 3 | Describes the behaviors in an observable and measurable way and writes behavioral goals. | | 4 | Knows how to identify target behavior. Knows and uses behavioral assessment- observation techniques.
| | 5 | Knows the methods of teaching and supporting positive behaviors (prompts-cues, reinforcements, organizing environment, etc.). | | 6 | Identifies the causes and functions of negative behaviors Knows and defines negative behavior reduction methods. | | 7 | Develops skills related to behavior management in early childhood | | 8 | Explains behavior management methods to teachers and parents in early childhood. Knows the importance of parent-teacher interaction in behavior management. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None. |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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| Course Contents |
| 1. Theories related behaviors behaviors (theories of development, biological theories, behavioral theories, and cognitive theories).
2. Concepts of behavior management in early childhood
3. Defining behaviors and writing behavioral goals
4. Identifying and evaluating target behaviors (observation techniques)
5. Teaching and supporting positive behaviors (organizing physical environment, prompts-cues, reinforcements, shaping and chaining)
6. Identify the causes and functions of negative behaviors.
7. Methods for decreasing negative behaviors (differential reinforcement, extinction, response cost, time-out, excessive overcorrection)
8. Collaborate with parents on behavior management |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Theories explaining behaviors (development theories, biological theories, behavioral theories and cognitive theories) | | | | 2 | Key elements of successful behavior management in early childhood | | | | 3 | Defining behaviors and writing behavioral goals | | | | 4 | Identifying and evaluating target behaviors (observation techniques) | | | | 5 | Identifying and evaluating target behaviors (observation techniques) | | | | 6 | Teaching and supporting positive behaviors (organizing physical environment, prompts-cues) | | | | 7 | Teaching and supporting positive behaviors (reinforcements) | | | | 8 | Teaching and supporting positive behaviors (shaping and chaining) | | | | 9 | Midterm | | | | 10 | Determining the causes and functions of negative behaviors (antecedent-behavior-consequence analysis and functional assessment) | | | | 11 | Decreasing negative behaviors (differential reinforcement methods) | | | | 12 | Decreasing negative behaviors (redirection, extinction, response cost) | | | | 13 | Decreasing negative behaviors (time-out, excessive overcorrection) | | | | 14 | Collaborate with parents for behavior management | | | | 15 | Case studies and examples | | | | 16 | Final exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1. Vuran, S. (2017) (Ed.) Uygulamalı davranış analizi. Ankara: Eğiten Kitap
2. Odluyurt, S. (2015) (Ed.) Kaynaştırma Eğitiminde Uygulamalı Davranış Analizi. Ankara: Eğiten Kitap
3. Erbaş, D.&Yücesoy-Özkan,Ş. (2017) (Eds). Uygulamalı Davranış Analiz. Ankara: Pegem Akademi |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | | Work Placement(s) | |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Field Work | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Performance | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Homework | 1 | 8 | 8 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | | 2 | 2 | | 1 | | | LO2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | | LO3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | LO4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | LO5 | 1 | 2 | | 1 | | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | LO6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | LO7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | LO8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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