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Unit of Study: EDPD5004 - Understanding Challenging Behaviour

This unit addresses research and practice in managing appropriate social behaviour for persons with disabilities. A focus will be on pro-social approaches to managing behaviour, and strategies for managing challenging behaviours in open-employment settings. Problem-based learning sessions will require participants to link research to practice.

Unit coordinator: Associate Professor David Evans

Classes: 13 wks x 2 hrs

Assessment: scenario task; behaviour plan and analysis

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This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:

Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies is a one semester program for leaders and future leaders in education in a dynamic climate or educational change and innovation. It is not a program that results in a recognised teaching qualification.
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Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies

The Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies is for trained teachers who wish to better understand educational theory and research. It is not a program that results in a recognised teaching qualification.
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Master of Education

The Master of Education (MEd) is one of the largest postgraduate coursework programs in Australia, and is designed to develop and support the careers of trained teachers who are teaching professionals, educational administrators, researchers and policymakers. It is not a program that results in a recognised teaching qualification.
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