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CCS3050 Supporting Positive Behaviour

Advanced · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students learn basic concepts related to human behaviour and analyze behaviour with a behaviour pathways model. Strategies for intentional support for positive behaviours are examined.
Prerequisite
None
Supporting courses
HSS1030: Communication Skills for Health Professionals HSS1050: Introduction to Mentorship HSS2030: Perspectives on Interpersonal Relationships REC2060: Leadership in Recreation & Sport

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 examine human behaviour

    • 1.1 define behaviour

    • 1.2 differentiate between behaviours that are learned and behaviours that are reflexive

    • 1.3 describe how learned behaviours begin and are continued

    • 1.4 describe the communicative purposes of a learned behaviour, including desirable and undesirable behaviour, including:

      • 1.4.1 getting something (attention or tangibles)

      • 1.4.2 avoiding something (escape and avoid)

      • 1.4.3 achieving sensory comfort/regulation

    • 1.5 examine examples of the communicative purposes of behaviours; e.g., giving compliments, completing homework, cooperating with others, swearing, interrupting, bullying

    • 1.6 examine and map the components of a behaviour pathway, including:

      • 1.6.1 setting events

      • 1.6.2 triggers (slow and fast)

      • 1.6.3 replacement behaviours

      • 1.6.4 desired behaviours

      • 1.6.5 problem behaviours

      • 1.6.6 consequences

    • 1.7 describe the potential behavioural impact of personal or situational changes

  • 2 recommend strategies to support positive behaviours

    • 2.1 map pathways of specific behaviours

    • 2.2 examine strategies to support positive behaviours based on the elements of a behaviour pathway, including:

      • 2.2.1 redirecting to a different activity

      • 2.2.2 providing visual information

      • 2.2.3 taking active breaks

      • 2.2.4 participating in a relaxation activity

      • 2.2.5 removing a stressful activity

      • 2.2.6 providing more attention and assistance

      • 2.2.7 providing an easy or preferred task

      • 2.2.8 providing positive feedback for preferred behaviours

      • 2.2.9 cueing (visual and verbal)

      • 2.2.10 setting clear expectations

    • 2.3 select strategies to support positive personal behavioural change based on a map of specific personal behaviours

  • 3 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 3.1.1 communicate

      • 3.1.2 manage information

      • 3.1.3 use numbers

      • 3.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 3.2.2 be responsible

      • 3.2.3 be adaptable

      • 3.2.4 learn continuously

      • 3.2.5 work safely

    • 3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 3.3.1 work with others

      • 3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 4 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values

    • 4.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

    • 4.2 identify steps to achieve goals

Program of Studies 2011. Source document, © Alberta Education.