Students will develop skills of critical thinking and reasoning in educational, theory, and practice contexts, based on challenging learning tasks, appropriate reading and personal research.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching/learning methods and strategies are based on challenging learning tasks, appropriate reading, and personal research.

Methods of Assessment

The methods of assessment are based on challenging learning tasks, appropriate reading, and personal research.

Many of the practical skills are transferable e.g. collaborative working, communication, general writing skills, library skills etc.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

ICT usage is promoted by online use of the discussion forum to respond to study questions, viewing pre-recorded PowerPoint presentations and Internet-based resources, undertaking online multiple choice tests, reading electronic books, producing a project video and receiving additional support through email and internet-based discussion fora.

Methods of Assessment

The methods of assessment include essays, multiple choice tests, discussion fora, responses to study questions, and project based reports.

demonstrate knowledge and understanding of any educational research, policy, practice and theory covered in the programme;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

All module content is delivered online; in addition each module offers one full day or half day workshop to consolidate learning. This gives students the opportunity to meet tutors and each other face-to-face and discuss their learning.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments are weighted equivalent to 4,500 words essay for each module. The assignment format varies considerably taking into account research on academic assessment as well as ABAI requirements. The formats include essays, multiple choice tests, discussion fora, responses to study questions, and project based reports. All assessments are subject to internal moderation and external examining. Moderation of marking (for dissertation and ABA portfolio) and anonymous marking (for assignments) ensure fairness and consistency.

analyse and apply critically examples of the research literature relating to the content of the programme;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

All module content is delivered online; in addition each module offers one full day or half day workshop to consolidate learning. This gives students the opportunity to meet tutors and each other face-to-face and discuss their learning.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments are weighted equivalent to 4,500 words essay for each module. The assignment format varies considerably taking into account research on academic assessment as well as ABAI requirements. The formats include essays, multiple choice tests, discussion fora, responses to study questions, and project based reports. All assessments are subject to internal moderation and external examining. Moderation of marking (for dissertation and ABA portfolio) and anonymous marking (for assignments) ensure fairness and consistency.

show evidence of reflection on their professional practice;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

All module content is delivered online; in addition each module offers one full day or half day workshop to consolidate learning. This gives students the opportunity to meet tutors and each other face-to-face and discuss their learning.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments are weighted equivalent to 4,500 words essay for each module. The assignment format varies considerably taking into account research on academic assessment as well as ABAI requirements. The formats include essays, multiple choice tests, discussion fora, responses to study questions, and project based reports. All assessments are subject to internal moderation and external examining. Moderation of marking (for dissertation and ABA portfolio) and anonymous marking (for assignments) ensure fairness and consistency.

demonstrate knowledge of a range of educational research methods;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

All module content is delivered online; in addition each module offers one full day or half day workshop to consolidate learning. This gives students the opportunity to meet tutors and each other face-to-face and discuss their learning.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments are weighted equivalent to 4,500 words essay for each module. The assignment format varies considerably taking into account research on academic assessment as well as ABAI requirements. The formats include essays, multiple choice tests, discussion fora, responses to study questions, and project based reports. All assessments are subject to internal moderation and external examining. Moderation of marking (for dissertation and ABA portfolio) and anonymous marking (for assignments) ensure fairness and consistency.

choose fit-for-purpose methods for a research or applied project within the context of their own professional role;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

All module content is delivered online; in addition each module offers one full day or half day workshop to consolidate learning. This gives students the opportunity to meet tutors and each other face-to-face and discuss their learning.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments are weighted equivalent to 4,500 words essay for each module. The assignment format varies considerably taking into account research on academic assessment as well as ABAI requirements. The formats include essays, multiple choice tests, discussion fora, responses to study questions, and project based reports. All assessments are subject to internal moderation and external examining. Moderation of marking (for dissertation and ABA portfolio) and anonymous marking (for assignments) ensure fairness and consistency.

demonstrate engagement in the processes of research planning, intervention design, data collection and analysis (as appropriate), and research/portfolio reporting.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

All module content is delivered online; in addition each module offers one full day or half day workshop to consolidate learning. This gives students the opportunity to meet tutors and each other face-to-face and discuss their learning.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments are weighted equivalent to 4,500 words essay for each module. The assignment format varies considerably taking into account research on academic assessment as well as ABAI requirements. The formats include essays, multiple choice tests, discussion fora, responses to study questions, and project based reports. All assessments are subject to internal moderation and external examining. Moderation of marking (for dissertation and ABA portfolio) and anonymous marking (for assignments) ensure fairness and consistency.

Students will develop practical and research skills in Behaviour Analysis. The course sequence (6 core modules) is verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and meets the learning outcomes set out in the BACB Tasklist (5th Edition). In addition, the students will develop their skills in writing and Internet searching as part of the requirements of online learning.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning is independent and supervised by module tutors and has a practical as well as conceptual/theoretical orientation.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments and dissertations/ ABA portfolios are required, as far as this is practical, to be situated in the student’s working context.