Unit details
ESP401 - Student Behaviour Management and Welfare
| Offered at: | (B) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | C Spicer |
| Corequisite: | For students enrolled in courses D344, D347, D389, E356 or E359. |
| Incompatible with: | ETE301 |
| Contact hours: | 2 hours per week |
| Note: Quota applies to this unit | |
Content
The focus of this unit is the prevention and management of student misbehaviour and the development of student wellbeing. Some of the areas to be explored include: models of classroom management; restorative practices; school-based student wellbeing programs; approaches to supporting students with behaviour syndromes such as ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome and Conduct Disorder; and the components of effective engagement and positive peer and teacher-student relationships.
Assessment
One individual resource, application, research and reflection portfolio (60%)
This individual assignment requires the student to read and reflect on a journal article, critically evaluate specific classroom strategies and complete a small test during class time. (2000 words equivalent)
One group task involving the development of a practical unit of work (40%)
In this group assignment approx. 3 students work together to research, plan and put together a booklet of effective strategies for specific aspects of classroom management and support (2000 words equivalent)
Assessment will total 4000 words or equivalent.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $587 | $2299 | $2449 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
