Courses

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Each of the following are various courses that I have taught.  If you are a current student of mine, click on the title of the course for the course materials.



Introduction to Behavior Analysis (Concepts & Principles)              syllabus
  • The purpose of this undergraduate course is to help the student master the concepts and principles that make up the foundations of the field of behavior analysis.  It's focus is on learning to identify behavior analytic concepts in the world around you and in essence, "see" your environment through a behavior analytic lens.
  • Text: Malott, R. W. (2008). Principles of behavior (6th edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall

Classroom Management and Applied Behavior Analysis                syllabus
  • The purpose of this graduate course is to learn to identify, evaluate, and positively influence social and academic behaviors of students at the individual, classroom, & school-wide levels.  Various theories of classroom management are explored with an emphasis on behavior analytic approaches. Developing classroom and individual behavior plans is emphasized.
  • Text: Alberto, P. A. & Troutman, A. C. (2009). Applied behavior analysis for teachers (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall.
  • Text: Scheurmann, B. K. & Hall, J. A. (2008). Positive behavioral supports for the classroom. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall.