EDU 348 Classroom Organization and Management for Students with Mild and Moderate Needs
In this course, students learn the critical components for effective classroom organization and behavioral management in the special and general education environment. Students are introduced to the foundational principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and learn how to apply these principles when working with students who exhibit behavioral difficulties. Information is presented on School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS), designing the classroom environment to be supportive for students with disabilities, implementing Tier 1 and Tier 2 strategies, collecting behavioral data, applying methods for increasing/decreasing behavior, managing paraeducators, and working with related service providers. In addition to learning how to address problem behavior within the Individualized Education Plan (IEP), students discuss, review, and practice the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) processes. Students also learn how to apply the principles of reinforcement and are given a hands-on experience administering a Preference Assessment.