Study programme 2020-2021Français
Behavioural approach to Learning
Programme component of Bachelor's in Psychology and Education: General (Charleroi (Hor. décalé)) à la Faculty of Psychology and Education

Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what special Covid-19 assessment methods are possibly planned for the end of Q3

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UP-B3-BAGENE-013-COptional UEWILLAYE EricP319 - Orthopédagogie clinique
  • WILLAYE Eric

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français102000044.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
P-SEOC-152Behavioural Approach to Learning1020000Q2100.00%
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the theoretical and methodological fundamentals in psychology and educational sciences to analyse a situation involving these disciplines
    • Identify and explain the concepts, principles and models of fundamental theoretical trends in psychology and educational sciences and their applications
    • Describe the principles of methodological approaches (objectives, methods, techniques and tools) to understand and explain the functioning of individuals, groups and organisations
  • Understand the fundamentals of intervention
    • Describe the steps of the implementation process of interventions and identify the stakeholders involved
    • Identify the type of intervention, with reference to a theoretical framework, including the choice of appropriate tools to be implemented based on the analysis of a well-defined situation

Learning Outcomes of UE

This course aims to teach the students the concepts, methods and strategies of the Behavioral Interventions (Applied Behavior Analysis or A.B.A.), especially in the area of developmental disorders lifelong (children, adolescents and adults in a situation of maladjustment or handicap). The objectives focuse  on the behavioural basis of learning. At the end of the course, the students are able to : describe the principles and procedures of the behavioral model, to plan objectives and strategies to be used in a behavior plan, elaborate observation tools to assess the program established.  We'll be particularly concerned with the learning interventions implemented in the school and educational settings. The specific objectives are presented in the Learning Guide.

Content of UE

Principles of the clinical educational intervention -   Priorities and objectives in learning  - Tools of observation and measuring -  Increasing a behavior  - Teaching a new behavior -   Discrimination training - Maintenance and generalization -  Elaborating and applying a behavioural learning program -  Procedures for verification of causality - All details are in the Learning Guide.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
P-SEOC-152
  • Cours magistraux
  • Exercices dirigés

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
P-SEOC-152
  • Face to face

Required Reading

AA
P-SEOC-152

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
P-SEOC-152 Magerotte, G. & Willaye, E. (2010), Manuel d'Intervention Comportementale Clinique. Bruxelles : De Boeck.  Alberto, P.A. & Troutman, A.C. (2006). Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers (7th Ed.). Upper Saddle River (New Jersey) : Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.

Recommended Reading

AA
P-SEOC-152

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
P-SEOC-152Learning Guide on the web platform Moodle / Exercices and correction /Slides Powerpoint on the web platform Moodle /Correction of public exercices

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
P-SEOC-152Willaye, E. & Magerotte, G. (2008). Evaluation et intervention auprès des comportements-défis. Déficience intellectuelle et/ou autisme. Bruxelles : De Boeck-Université. 
Alberto, P.A. & Troutman, A.C. (2006). Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers (7th Ed.). Upper Saddle River (New Jersey) : Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
P-SEOC-152Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 09/07/2021
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