B.Ed. (Learning Disability) (LD) Applied Behaviour Analysis Syllabus - Mumbai University

Objectives

at the completion of this course, the student will be able to

• Develop and understanding of the underlying principles and assumptions of applied behavioural analysis
• Use various measures of behavioural assessment
• Apply methods of ABA in teaching and learning environments
• Integrate techniques of ABA in teaching programs
• Select suitable strategies for managing challenging behaviours

Module 1: Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis

• 1.1 Principles of Behavioural Approach
• 1.2 ABA - Concept and definition
• 1.3 Assumptions of ABA – Classical and Operant Conditioning
• 1.4 Behaviour- definition and feature
• 1.5 Reinforcement & Punishment

Module 2: Methods of Behaviour Assessment

• 2.1 Antecedent, Behaviour & Consequence
• 2.2 Behaviour frequency and rate
• 2.3 Behaviour duration.
• 2.4 Behaviour latency
• 2.5 Inter-response time &percent of occurrence

Module 3: Methods of ABA

• 3.1 Identification of behavioural goals
• 3.2 Functional analysis of behaviour
• 3.3 Discrete Trial Teaching -Discriminative stimulus -characteristics -Response -Consequence -characteristics -Inter-trial interval
• 3.4 STAR (Setting Triggers Action Result) Model
• 3.5 Pivotal Response Training

Module 4: Techniques for Positive Behaviour Support

• 4.1 Types of positive reinforcement
• – Primary
• – Secondary
• – Token economy
• 4.2 Schedules of reinforcement
• – Continuous
• – Fixed ratio
• – Fixed interval
• – Variable ratio
• – Variable interval
• – Fading
• 4.3 Negative reinforcement
• – Escape
• – Avoidance
• 4.4 Shaping and Chaining
• 4.5 Types of Prompt
• – Physical
• – Gestural
• – Pointing
• – Visual
• – Positional
• – Verbal

Module 5: Management of Challenging Behaviour

• 5.1 Differential reinforcements of behaviour
• 5.2 Extinction and Time out
• 5.3 Response cost and overcorrection
• 5.4 Maintenance
• 5.5 Generalization and fading

Transactions

• The course consists of several concepts from behavioural theories. The concepts should beexplained through real life examples and selected case studies. Students should be encouraged to conduct systematic observations of behaviour and suggest suitable plan of action for dealing with behavioural deficits in children.

Hands on tasks for Notional Hours: (Any Two): 30 hours 10 marks

• 1 Conduct a functional analysis of behaviour of a given case and submit report
• 2 Develop and submit an ABA program for management of a challenging behaviour
• 3 Develop teaching material for Discrete Trial Teaching/Pivotal Response Training
• 4 Make a poster inviting college graduates to join certificate course on ABA
• 5 Make a list of pro active learning points drawn from this course

Essential Readings

• Bailey, J., & Burch, M. (2011). Ethics for Behaviour Analysts. Routledge, New York.
• Cooper, J.O., Timothy, E.H., & Heward, W.L. (2007). Applied Behaviour Analysis. Pearson Publications.
• Fisher, W.W., Piazza, C.C., & Roane, H.S. (2013). Handbook of Applied Behaviour Analysis. Guilford Press, New York.
• Kearney, A. J. (2007). Understanding Applied Behaviour Analysis: An Introduction to ABA for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals. Jessica Kingsley, Philadelphia.
• Lewis, P. (2006). Achieving Best Behaviour for Children with Developmental Disabilities. Jessica Kingsley Publishers London

Suggested Readings

• Aune, B., Burt, B., & Gennaro, P. (2013). Behaviour Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom. Future Horizons Inc, Texas.
• Moyes, R.A. (2002). Addressing the Challenging Behaviour of Children with HFA/AS in the Classroom. Jessica Kingsley Publishers London.