Complete the Unit 8 Assignment: Professional Development Plan
The Unit 8 Assignment consists of three parts, including a professional development plan. First, complete the reading, discussion, and activity in this unit. Then, in a 3–4-page written essay, answer the following: I live in Pennsylvania. specialization is developmental disabilities
Part I
Part II
Choose Option A if you are planning to sit for the BCaBA and/or BCBA exam.
Choose Option B if you are NOT planning to sit for the BCaBA and/or BCBA exam.
Part III
Read Kauffman, J. M., Conroy, M., Gardner III, R., & Oswald, D. (2008). Cultural Sensitivity in the Application of Behavior Principles to Education. Education & Treatment of Children, 31(2), 239-262.
Write one to two paragraphs reflecting upon possible issues with applying behavior analytic techniques with individuals from a culture other than the dominant Western European-American culture.
Include the following in your analysis:
As promised, below is a list of the links we took field trips to during seminar tonight. I’ve also included the grading rubric for this week’s assignment. Please try to post your initial discussion post by this weekend, it goes hand in hand with your assignment!
See you in the discussion board!
Links…
BACB Code of Ethics: https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/17…
Special Interest Groups: https:/www.abainternational.org/constituents/special-inte…
State requirements: https://www.apbahome.net/general/recommended_links.asp
Jobs: https://www.abainternational.org/jobs.aspx
Unit 8 Assignment…
Grading Criteria |
Points Possible |
Points Earned |
Content |
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Clearly and thoroughly discusses interest in the field and desired specialization and reasons for interest in specialization. Presents an analysis of current skills and those needing further development. |
0-20 |
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Student outlines plan for future career including certification, state requirements, educational goals, and professional development. |
0-30 |
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Clearly and thoroughly discusses the application of applied behavior analysis techniques with individuals from diverse cultures. |
0-30 |
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Writing |
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Structure: Paper includes a title page, introduction with thesis statement, conclusion, and in-text citations and reference page using APA style. Paper is appropriate in length (body of the paper should be 3-4 pages, not including the title page or reference page). Paper includes reference to the textbook and any other academic sources used. |
0-10 |
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Mechanics: Paper uses Standard American English including correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and complete sentences and paragraphs. Paper is free of typographical errors. Paper includes a highly developed viewpoint and purpose. Paper demonstrates superior organization; communication is highly ordered, logical and unified. |
0-10 |
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Total |
100 |
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An explanation of the points earned, as well as where the assignment could be strengthened will be included with your grade. |
References
Levy, A., DeLeon, I. G., Martinez, C. K., Fernandez, N., Gage, N. A., Sigurdsson, S. Ó., & Frank-Crawford, M. A. (2017). A quantitative review of overjustification effects in persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Journal Of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50(2), 206–221. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.359
Heinicke, M. R., Carr, J. E., Pence, S. T., Zias, D. R., Valentino, A. L., & Falligant, J. M. (2016). Assessing the efficacy of pictorial preference assessments for children with developmental disabilities. Journal Of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49(4), 848–868. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.342
R Cooper, J.O., Heron, T.E. & Heward, W.L. (2007). Applied Behavior Analysis (2nd Ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall
Miltenberger, R. G. (2016). Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures, 6th Edition. [Purdue University Global Bookshelf]. Retrieved from https://purdueuniversityglobal.vitalsource.com/#/b…