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Faculty of Education
Graduate Studies Program

04.756 (NET)
Education of Children with Behavioural Disorders I
Session 2019/2020/ Term 2

Instructor Name: Alexa Okrainec

Office #: 219
Telephone: 204-727-7303
Email: okraineca@brandonu.ca

Course Description: 04.756 (3)

EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIOURAL DISORDERS I

Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program.

This course will focus on teaching children who chronologically and markedly respond to their
environments in socially unacceptable or personally unsatisfying ways. The focus of this course
will be on the identification and teaching of children with behavioural disorders. Specific means
by which teachers may assist children with behavioural disorders will be examined and
discussed.

3 lecture hours per week, one term.

Course Format – An asynchronous distance delivery (technology-mediated) format will be used

in which active online participation by students is invited and encouraged. Instructional
arrangements to deliver the course content will be through Brandon University online (Moodle
platform).
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Course Objectives:

Students will:

1. Examine the characteristics of emotional and behavioural difficulties.

2. Review major concepts related to an understanding of the background of students with

behavioural difficulties, their origins, types, as well as the procedures and problems
associated with assessment.

3. Examine classroom-focused case studies.

4. Engage in critical analysis of course topics through reflection.

Required Texts & References:

There are three required textbooks for this course.

Gural, D., & MacKay-Chiddenton, D. (2016). Abnormal or Exceptional: Mental Health Literacy for
Child and Youth Care, First Canadian Edition. Toronto, ON, CAN: Pearson. ISBN: 0132879670

Kauffman, J. M., & Landrum, T. J. (2018). Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
of Children and Youth (11th Ed.). Toronto, ON, CAN: Pearson. ISBN: 9780134460611

Kauffman, J. M., & Landrum, T. J. (2013). Cases in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of
Children and Youth (3rd Ed.). Toronto, ON, CAN: Pearson. ISBN: 9780132684668

Course Assignments (APA version 6.0 required):

1. Kauffman Text Chapter Quizzes (30% of the final grade for the course): Students will
complete online chapter quizzes for each of the 15 chapters of the Kauffman and
Landrum textbook entitled “Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioural Disorders of
Children and Youth”. Each quiz will be worth two points, for a total of 30% towards the
final grade for the course (15 x 2% = 30%)

Due date: Upon completion of the chapter, as announced by the professor.

Total mark: 30 %
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2. Gural Text Chapter Questions (20% of the final grade for the course): Students will
complete online chapter questions for each of the 10 chapters of the Gural and MacKay-
Chiddenton textbook entitled “Abnormal or Exceptional: Mental Health Literacy for Child
and Youth Care, First Canadian Edition”. Each test will be worth two points, for a total
of 20% towards the final grade for the course (10 x 2% = 20%)

Due date: Upon completion of the chapter, as announced by the professor.

Total mark: 20%

3. Annotated Bibliography (20% of the final grade for the course)

Each student will prepare an annotated bibliography of practical resources for the
special education teacher/inclusive education teacher. These resources will be relevant
to the course topics and the education of children with behavioural
difficulties/challenges. Resources may include books, journal articles, YouTube videos,
instructional programs, assessment tools, websites, films, videos/DVDs, biographies, etc.
In total, there will 10 entries in the annotated bibliography, each entry worth 2 points.

Each entry will include the reference citation in APA format at the top of the page. Your
job will be to look up the references/sources and write 1-2 paragraphs about each one.
In particular, you need to emphasize the importance of the entry/reference for inclusion
of students with behavioural challenges education practice. As well, you should indicate
what chapter(s) in the textbook each entry pertains to. Do not exceed more than on
typed page per annotation (12 point font, 1 inch margins, double spaced), otherwise
marks will be forfeited. Annotations that are accurate, complete, and emphasize
application to practice will earn higher scores. Each of the 10 entries will be worth 2%,
for a total of 20% towards the final grade for the course.

Due Date: March 31, 2020

Total mark: 20%

4. Case Studies (30% of the final grade for the course):

Students will prepare detailed responses for two of the chapters in the case study text
by Kauffman and Landrum entitled “Cases in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of
Children and Youth (3rd Ed.). Exclusive of the title page and reference list, each response
paper will be four to six typed pages (double-spaced, 12-point font) and will be posted
to a forum on the course web site. Each case study is worth 15 marks, for a total of 30
points towards the final grade. The first case study paper must be completed by
February 7 and the second case study paper must be completed by March 10.
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Participation Responses: You must comment on two cases (see previous paragraph)
submitted by your classmates in order to fulfill the requirements for this course. Each
commentary will be 200 words. Commentaries will be submitted throughout the course.
All commentaries must be uploaded to the course web site by March 31, 2019

For participation, the first commentary must be completed by the end of February while
the second commentary must be posted by the end of March 2019.

Total mark: 30%

Due Dates: The first and second case study response papers will be due February 7 and
March 10 respectively.

Course/Grade Evaluation:

Minimum grade requirement for graduate program: B

Grade equivalencies:

A+ 96-100 B- 70-74

A 90-95 C+ 65-69

A- 85-89 C 60-64

B+ 80-84 C- 55-59

B 75-59 D 50-54

F Under 50%

Academic Integrity
See section 3.9 (Academic Dishonesty and Misconduct) of the Graduate Calendar. Violations of
this policy will not be tolerated. Plagiarism, cheating, falsification of records, or research
misconduct will result in disciplinary action. A student who is determined to be responsible for
academic dishonesty or misconduct may be subject to the imposition of one or more of the
following:
a. requirement to repeat the assignment or examination, with or without grade reduction
b. assignment of a grade of zero in the assignment, test or exam
c. assignment of "F-AD" in the course in which the offence is committed
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d. suspension from some or all courses in which a final grade has not been entered and the
assignment of "F-AD" in all such courses
e. suspension from all Brandon University teams, clubs, or like organizations for a period of
1 to 5 years
f. suspension from the Faculty for a period of 1 to 5 years
g. expulsion from the Faculty
h. suspension from the University for a period of 1 to 5 years
i. expulsion from the University
j. cancellation or revocation of degree

Instructor / Course Evaluation

The anonymous course evaluations will be completed online. All students are expected to
complete the evaluation. Dates of the evaluation will be communicated by the Graduate
Studies Office.

Statement on Accessibility and Accommodation

Brandon University values diversity and inclusion, recognizing disability as an aspect of
diversity. Our shared goal is to create learning environments that are accessible, equitable, and
inclusive for all students. Student Accessibility Services (SAS) works with students who have
permanent, chronic, or temporary disabilities. SAS supports students by developing
individualized plans of accommodation, helping students to understand their learning needs,
and assisting faculty with provision of accommodations for students registered with SAS.

If you have, or think you may have, a disability (e.g. mental health, attentional, learning, vision,
hearing, physical, medical, or temporary), you are invited to contact Student Accessibility
Services to arrange a confidential discussion at (204) 727-9759 or magnussonm@brandonu.ca.
Additional information is available on the Student Accessibility Services website:
https://www.brandonu.ca/student-services/student-accessibility-services/

If you are registered with SAS and have a letter requesting accommodations, you are
encouraged to contact the instructor early in the term to discuss the accommodations outlined
in your letter.

Attendance at Lectures and Practical Work

(refer to the Graduate Calendar, section 3.7.1)

1. All students are expected to be regular in their attendance at lectures and labs. While
attendance per se will not be considered in assessing the final grade, it should be noted
that in some courses participation in class activities may be required.
2. For limited enrolment courses, students who are registered but do not attend the first
three classes (or notify the instructor that they intend to attend) may have their
registration cancelled in favour of someone else wishing to register for the course.
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3. Students who are unable to attend a scheduled instruction period because of illness,
disability, or domestic affliction should inform the instructor concerned as soon as
possible.
4. Instructors may excuse absences for good and sufficient reasons.

Wellness Services

Positive well-being is highly correlated to learning and student success. Wellness is a

combination of physical, social, spiritual and mental health. Personal Counsellors at Brandon
University are dedicated to providing support to students’ wellness, primarily their mental well-
being, through prevention activities, early identification, and timely interventions using a
holistic lens.

Please contact the Personal Counsellors in the Student Services Department at 204-727-9737 or
visit Room 102 A.E. McKenzie Building to make an appointment. There are crisis counselling
appointments available daily.

If you believe that you or someone else is in imminent danger of harm, call 911.

Sexualized Violence Education and Prevention Coordinator: 204-727-7498

24-hour crisis supports

Over 18 years of age: Mobile Crisis Unit = 204-725-411

Under 18 years of age: Child and Adolescent Treatment Centre = 204-578-2700
Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1-888-292-7565

Reminder

Please save this course outline. Students who are pursuing the course route for their Master of
Education program will require it for use in their final course: 07.750 Graduate Summative
Seminar. We also recommend that these students write a reflection upon completion of each
graduate course, in order to prepare for the 07.750 Graduate Summative Seminar.