Responding Mindfully to Challenging Behaviour
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EDUC4173 | Education | 4 | 30 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- EDUC4173
- School
- Education
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This module considers the following key areas:
- experiential learning and its relationship to reflective practice and reflectivity: exploration via a learning journal genre
- world views and models of human behaviour
- theoretical perspectives on behaviour: behaviourist, humanistic and postmodern approaches
- social and emotional aspects pf behaviour: mental well-being, shame, self-esteem
- punitive and restorative justice-responding to bullying and challenging behaviour, conflict resolution and peer mediation
- the intensity/functionality of behaviour-escalation/de-escalation, communication and crisis intervention
- controversial issues: e.g. restraint, exclusion from school, sex and relationship education
- supporting students with ADHD
- workforce issues: self-care, partnership working
Target Students
Students registered on the MA Special and Inclusive EducationProgramme, also available to MA Education students. There are a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.
Classes
30 hours of face to face sessions; Guided/private study: 270 hours; Tutorial support: 60 minutes
Assessment
- 100% Course: An assignment of 6,000 words with 10% tolerance either way
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This module aims to develop:an awareness of how reflexivity is key to the development of self-awareness which is a key resource/skill in facilitating other individuals and groupsa critical understanding of theory relating to relationship and behaviour management and how this informs and is informed by practical issues concerning the management of students with special needs, specifically social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, in educational contexts.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of the module, students will have knowledge and understanding of:
- practice relevant to meeting a wide range of learning needs
- theory relevant to special and inclusive education
Intellectual Skills
On successful completion of the module, students will have intellectual skills in:
- engage in critical reflection on practice
- understand and critique theory and research evidence in the area of special and inclusive education
Professional Practical Skills
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to
- support the social and emotional development of individuals
- understand the implications of assessment and contribute to whole school policy
Transferable Skills
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
- collaborative problem solving skills with individuals and groups
- the ability to use reflexivity to identify positionality and its impact on theory and practice
Conveners
- Dr Shi Wei Chu