EDU8016X - Teaching Replacement Behaviors
Course Description
This course equips educators with practical, evidence-based strategies to understand and address challenging student behaviors in educational settings. Through exploring Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Functionally Equivalent Replacement Behaviors (FERBs), and reinforcement strategies, participants will learn to identify the "why" behind behaviors and implement proactive solutions that foster skill-building and inclusion.
Key Benefits
- 100% online self-paced course.
- No prior experience required.
- No textbooks and other materials required for purchase.
Learning Modules Include
- Unit 1: Understanding Functional Behavior Assessment and the Behavior Plan
- Unit 2: Teaching Replacement Behaviors
- Unit 3: The Power of Reinforcement
Course Learning Outcomes
- Describe the components of an FBA and BIP
- Identify replacement behaviors that serve the same function as problem behavior.
- Teach and reinforce new behaviors in context.
Requirements to Enroll
No application is needed to enroll. All learners are eligible to enroll in the course. There are no admission requirements. It is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED, and have basic computer and internet knowledge.
Estimated Time to Completion
This course can be completed in 1 hour.
Access Time
Learners will have access to their course learning modules for up to 12 months from the date of enrollment.
CEUs and PDUs
- CEUs- 0.1 National University Continuing Education Units
Certificate of Completion
After completion of all course units and earning a 100% class progress, learners will be awarded an official National University Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion.
Refund Policy
We at National University want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. In the event that a student is not completely satisfied with a course, we offer a refund policy to ensure satisfaction.
To be eligible for a refund, the student must submit a written request, including a valid reason, within 9 calendar days of registering for the course. Additionally, the student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.
To request a refund, email PACE@nu.edu and include your full name, student ID, and course name. Your reason for requesting a refund will be carefully reviewed, and we reserve the right to refuse a refund if we determine the request to be invalid.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are approved for a refund, we will issue a refund to your original method of payment within 60 days of the refund approval.
How to Access My Course
Allow up to 1 hour after enrollment for the course to appear in Brightspace. (An error will appear if accessed before 1 hour)
Follow the steps below:
- Log in to your student portal at westraining.nu.edu
- Click “Login”, then “Student Login”
- Log in using User Name (email address) and Password
- In your PACE student portal, click on “Brightspace LMS” on the left-hand navigation panel.
- Under My Courses, click the course title to get started.