SPED 3080 Managing Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom

This course focuses on the implementation of appropriate classroom management stategies, instructional techniques with curricular approaches which address the needs of children with challenging behaviors. Observation and recording measures to assess and analyze the functional value and communicative intent of these behaviors are examined. Strategies to enhance the repertoire of socially appropriate behaviors in these children will be discussed. Emphasis will be plced on pro-active and non-aversive approaches for changing behaviors. A co-requisite practicum experience will be required.
Credits: 3.0