How can we cultivate a positive and constructive organisational culture within intellectual and developmental disability services? What strategies yield the most significant impact, and how do organisational barriers affect service delivery? How can we effectively train staff members using evidence-based approaches? What are optimal supervision practices that also incorporate considerations around cultural humility? In this module, you will receive thorough training on all aspects of organisational behavioural management, including, but not limited to, staff training, supervision, performance analysis and management, leadership, and systems-level considerations. By the end of this module, you will have advanced knowledge of key developments in these areas and how they can influence the quality of support offered in learning disability services. You will also acquire the skills to address implementation issues and effectively incorporate stakeholders' input into service delivery and management processes.
Lecture (in person), (Distance Learning, Asynchronous) 42
Synthesis session (in person), (Distance Learning Synchronous) 3
Practical- Presentation- Recorded Individual Oral Presentation: Present on a topic related to any of the following or their combination: a) Staff Training b) Staff Wellbeing (e.g., Burnout, Debriefing, etc.) c) Leadership d) Systems-Wide approaches to support. -20 minutes- Weighing 30%
Written -Extended Writing-Case Study on organisational culture including data analysis. Critically analyse raw data provided (e.g., assessments/interview transcripts) related to how a service runs, its culture, resistance to change, and related areas. -2,500 words - 70%- This Assessment is Pass Compulsory.
Reassessment methods- Like-for-like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1) Critically evaluate staff training models used in applied behaviour analysis and positive behaviour support within the context of intellectual and developmental disability services.
2) Contrast and analyse at an advanced level models of supervision used in applied behaviour analysis and positive behaviour support within the context of intellectual and developmental disability services.
3) Critically assess and develop culturally humble strategies to integrate stakeholder input and promote multidisciplinary approaches to the design and management of intellectual and developmental disability services. These approaches should be grounded in applied behaviour analysis and positive behaviour support and aligned with the relevant codes of ethics (e.g., BACB or UKSBA).
4) Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of systems-level approaches to support and behavioural systems analyses within the context of intellectual and developmental disability services.
5) Critically appraise and synthesise best practice considerations regarding leadership roles in applied behaviour analysis and positive behaviour support, specifically within the context of intellectual and developmental disability services
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