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FL Tech ABA Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Program<br />
<strong>BEHP</strong> <strong>5001</strong><br />
Behavioral Assessment and Program<br />
Evaluation<br />
April 2012-July 2012<br />
INSTRUCTIONAL HANDBOOK<br />
Jose A. Martinez-Diaz, Ph.D., BCBA<br />
All the material in this instructional handbook is copyright © (1992) by: Dr. Jose A.<br />
Martinez-Diaz and ABA Technologies, Inc., except when noted. No portion may be<br />
copied, duplicated, printed, or otherwise reproduced, or used in training, without<br />
permission, in writing, by the author. If permission is given, the author must be credited.<br />
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<strong>Florida</strong> Tech ABA Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Program<br />
SYLLABUS - Course #2 – <strong>BEHP</strong> <strong>5001</strong><br />
Behavioral Assessment and Program<br />
Evaluation<br />
Instructor & Course Author: Jose A. Martinez-Diaz, Ph.D., BCBA<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
General Course Information .............................................................................................................. 3<br />
Who to CONTACT ............................................................................................................................ 4<br />
Instructional Hours Allocation ............................................................................................................ 5<br />
Tasks from BACB®’s Behavior Analyst Task List© Covered in BEH <strong>5001</strong> ........................................ 6<br />
Session Summary ............................................................................................................................. 8<br />
STUDY GUIDE OUTLINE ................................................................................................................. 8<br />
Textbooks & Articles ......................................................................................................................... 9<br />
GRADING CRITERIA (This course is graded as “Pass” or “Fail”)ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.0<br />
Course/University Policies .................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.<br />
Rules/Information (not already covered).............................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.5<br />
PROGRESS RECORD ................................................................................................................. 166<br />
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUCCESS IN CLASS (READ THOROUGHLY)!ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFI<br />
Our courses may be used to meet instructional requirements for<br />
certification in behavior analysis but are not the only requirement for<br />
certification:<br />
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board ® , Inc. (BACB ®) :<br />
The BACB ® has approved our two Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development course sequences as<br />
meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior<br />
Analyst ® (BCBA ® ) and the Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst ® (BCaBA ® )<br />
examinations.<br />
Please visit www.bacb.com for more information about certification in behavior analysis.<br />
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GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION<br />
Program Director, Course Developer & Instructor:<br />
Jose A. Martinez-Diaz, Ph.D., BCBA<br />
Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and Chair, Behavior Analysis Degree Programs, and<br />
Program Director, ABA Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Program, <strong>Florida</strong> Tech<br />
Course Credits: 3 semester credits (45 Class Hours)<br />
Delivery method for this pr<strong>of</strong>essional development course:<br />
Distance learning; On-line<br />
Course Description:<br />
This graduate-level 45-hour course covers behavioral assessment, measurement<br />
<strong>of</strong> behavior, data display and interpretation. The course also introduces the<br />
experimental evaluation <strong>of</strong> interventions. Though in a different sequence, the<br />
present course covers the tasks from Content Areas #4 through #8 <strong>of</strong> the Third<br />
Edition <strong>of</strong> the BACB ® ’s Behavior Analyst Task List © (BACB, 2005).<br />
Components<br />
• Seven Instructional Units, covering a total <strong>of</strong> five Study Guides.<br />
• Units delivered through interactive webcasts + Acquisition ASRs*, in short<br />
segments = 35+ total hours<br />
• Ten, 1-hour online meetings with co-instructors = 10 total hours<br />
• Seven online tests (two forms available) and one online proctored final exam<br />
*ASRs are Active Student Responding Exercises; questions provided by the instructor during<br />
instructional videos. Students will write down their responses and later enter them into ANGEL.<br />
See Acquisition ASRs below for more information.<br />
Course Dates<br />
• April 15, 2012-July 3, 2012.<br />
• Each Unit takes between one and two weeks to complete.<br />
• Final Exam: June 25, 2012-July, 3, 2012<br />
Course Material Availability<br />
Course material for the next unit is made available on Fridays at 12:01am<br />
Eastern Time on the date that the unit exam is turned on for the previous unit.<br />
Online Meetings<br />
Online meetings for each unit begin on Tuesdays and the LAST Online meetings for<br />
that unit will be held on Mondays. You must attend the online meetings to which<br />
you are assigned unless you are attending a make-up session. You may not miss<br />
more than 3 online meetings and still pass the class. You may not make-up more<br />
than 2 online meetings. For full details see Grading Criteria below.<br />
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Test Availability<br />
The Unit Tests are always turned on Fridays at 12:01 am Eastern time and<br />
turned <strong>of</strong>f at 11:59 pm Eastern time on the following Tuesday. Tests must be<br />
COMPLETED prior to the shut <strong>of</strong>f deadline.<br />
Getting Started<br />
During orientation week students should complete all items in the “Start Here” folder<br />
in the ANGEL course site under the course materials tab. Completion <strong>of</strong> the Precourse<br />
Assessment, Student Information Survey, and Course Procedures Quiz are<br />
required before access to the unit one materials will be provided. The first item to be<br />
completed is the Pre-course Assessment. The purpose <strong>of</strong> the Pre-course<br />
Assessment is to determine the students’ baseline level <strong>of</strong> knowledge on concept<br />
and principles that will be taught in the course. This is not a graded assessment.<br />
Upon completion <strong>of</strong> this assessment students will be granted access to the second<br />
required item, the Student Information Survey. Students should answer all<br />
questions on the Student Information Survey completely and honestly so we may<br />
better serve students’ needs. The final required item in the “Start Here” folder will<br />
appear after the first two are completed. The Course Procedures Quiz will cover<br />
processes and procedures outlined in this syllabus. Bonus points will be earned for<br />
completing this quiz.<br />
WHO TO CONTACT<br />
Email all questions to your assigned co-instructor first! You may locate your<br />
co-instructor’s email address in ANGEL under the Course Materials tab in the Online<br />
Meeting Links folder.<br />
Your co-instructor is here to answer all <strong>of</strong> your questions regarding:<br />
• Course content<br />
• Course schedule<br />
• Grades<br />
• Online Meetings<br />
• Tests, ASRs etc.<br />
Your co-instructor is your first point <strong>of</strong> contact. ONLY questions your co-instructor<br />
cannot answer about the above issues will be forwarded to the appropriate staff<br />
member. If you email a staff member before first contacting your co-instructor, you will<br />
be re-directed to your Co-instructor.<br />
When sending an e-mail to your co-instructor or a staff member, please be sure to<br />
include the following information:<br />
• Subject Line: Description <strong>of</strong> topic prefaced by course number (if course-related):<br />
For example: <strong>BEHP</strong> <strong>5001</strong> – ASR Fluency Drill. If the e-mail you send requires an<br />
immediate response, add “Urgent” to the subject line.<br />
• Salutation: Sign your e-mail with your full name<br />
If you need assistance with a specific issue that your co-instructor cannot help you with<br />
or would like to give feedback about your co-instructor or other aspects <strong>of</strong> the program<br />
please use the following table to determine the best person to contact.<br />
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Staff Contact Information<br />
Information Needed Staff Member to Contact<br />
Registration, subscriptions, mock exams,<br />
section changes or students needing<br />
accommodations for a disability.<br />
Media/audio, problems with videos or<br />
podcasts.<br />
ANGEL problems, unable to access test or<br />
ASRs, etc.<br />
Trouble logging into ANGEL, Problems<br />
with Fl Tech email, issues with TRACKS<br />
account.<br />
Co-instructor feedback- positive (“my coinstructor<br />
is really great”) or negative (“my<br />
co-instructor is ignoring my emails”)<br />
feedback.<br />
5000-5002 Curriculum questions or<br />
feedback that co-instructor could not<br />
answer.<br />
Student Coordinator, David Milliken<br />
abareg@fit.edu, or call 321-674-8382 and<br />
follow prompts.<br />
Email abasupport@fit.edu or fill out<br />
support form in ANGEL or at<br />
https://support.fit.edu/support/aba/, or call<br />
321-674-8382 and follow prompts.<br />
Support Coordinator, Beverly Strickland<br />
Email abasupport@fit.edu, or fill out<br />
support form in ANGEL or call 321-674-<br />
8382 and follow prompts.<br />
Fl Tech Support<br />
(321) 674 -7284, Option 4 or email<br />
techsupport@fit.edu<br />
Co-instructor Manager<br />
Carelle Harris-Fortune: caharris@fit.edu<br />
Lead Co-Instructor, Corey Robertson<br />
crobertson@fit.edu<br />
Questions/issues that cannot be answered by co-instructors or one <strong>of</strong> the above<br />
individuals will be forwarded to:<br />
Cindy Schmitt<br />
Director, Behavioral Science and <strong>Technology</strong><br />
cschmitt@fit.edu<br />
and then to:<br />
Dr. Jose A. Martinez-Diaz, BCBA<br />
Program Director<br />
INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS ALLOCATION<br />
CONTENT AREA CONTACT HOURS<br />
BCBA BCaBA<br />
4. BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT and<br />
8. SELECTING INTERVENTION OUTCOMES<br />
& STRATEGIES.<br />
25 <strong>of</strong> 35 required 25 <strong>of</strong> 25 required<br />
5. EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF 10 <strong>of</strong> 20 required<br />
INTERVENTIONS.<br />
for CA #5 20 <strong>of</strong> 20 required<br />
6. MEASUREMENT OF BEHAVIOR and<br />
and for these three<br />
7. DISPLAYING & INTERPRETING<br />
10 <strong>of</strong> 20 required Content Areas<br />
BEHAVIORAL DATA<br />
for CA’s #6 & #7<br />
The present course fulfills the following instructional requirements for certification behavior<br />
analysis:<br />
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(1) The total “behavioral assessment & selecting intervention outcomes strategies" requirement<br />
and for certification as a BCaBA ® .<br />
(2) The total “experimental evaluation <strong>of</strong> interventions; measurement <strong>of</strong> behavior and displaying<br />
& interpreting data” requirement for certification as a BCABA ® .<br />
In addition, the class fulfills:<br />
(3) Part <strong>of</strong> the “behavioral assessment & selecting intervention outcomes strategies;”<br />
(4) Half <strong>of</strong> the “experimental evaluation <strong>of</strong> interventions” requirement for certification as a<br />
BCBA ® ; and<br />
(5) Half <strong>of</strong> the “measurement <strong>of</strong> behavior & displaying and interpreting data” requirement for<br />
certification as a BCBA ® .<br />
NOTE: “CA” = Content Area from the BACB ® Behavior Analyst Task List © (BACB, 2005)<br />
NOTE: Other courses in our BACB-approved Course Sequences fulfill the additional<br />
instructional requirements needed for certification in behavior analysis for both types <strong>of</strong><br />
credentials.<br />
Tasks from BACB®’s Behavior Analyst Task List©<br />
Covered in <strong>BEHP</strong> <strong>5001</strong><br />
#<br />
CONTENT AREA 4: BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT<br />
TASK<br />
4-1 State the primary characteristics <strong>of</strong> and rationale for conducting a descriptive assessment.<br />
4-2 Gather descriptive data.<br />
a. Select various methods.<br />
b. Use various methods.<br />
4-3 Organize and interpret descriptive data.<br />
a. Select various methods.<br />
b. Use various methods.<br />
4-4<br />
State the primary characteristics <strong>of</strong> and rationale for conducting a functional analysis as a<br />
form <strong>of</strong> assessment.<br />
4-5 Conduct functional analyses.<br />
a. Select various methods.<br />
b. Use various methods.<br />
4-6 Organize and interpret functional analysis data.<br />
a. Select various methods.<br />
b. Use various methods.<br />
CONTENT AREA 5: EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF INTERVENTIONS<br />
# TASK<br />
5-1 Systematically manipulate independent variables to analyze their effects on treatment.<br />
a. Use withdrawal designs.<br />
b. Use reversal designs.<br />
c.<br />
Use alternating treatments (i.e., multi-element, simultaneous treatment, multiple or<br />
concurrent schedule) designs.<br />
d. Use changing criterion design.<br />
e. Use multiple baseline designs.<br />
5-2<br />
Identify and address practical and ethical considerations in using various experimental<br />
designs.<br />
5-3<br />
Conduct a component analysis (i.e., determining effective component(s) <strong>of</strong> an intervention<br />
package).<br />
5-4<br />
Conduct a parametric analysis (i.e., determining effective parametric values <strong>of</strong><br />
consequences, such as duration or magnitude).<br />
CONTENT AREA 6: MEASUREMENT OF BEHAVIOR<br />
# TASK<br />
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6-1<br />
Identify the measurable dimensions <strong>of</strong> behavior (e.g., rate, duration, latency, or interresponse<br />
times).<br />
6-2 Define behavior in observable and measurable terms.<br />
State the advantages and disadvantages <strong>of</strong> using continuous measurement procedures<br />
6-3 and sampling techniques (e.g., partial- and whole-interval recording, momentary time<br />
sampling).<br />
6-4<br />
Select the appropriate measurement procedure given the dimensions <strong>of</strong> the behavior and<br />
the logistics <strong>of</strong> observing and recording.<br />
6-5 Select a schedule <strong>of</strong> observation and recording periods.<br />
6-6 Use frequency (i.e., count).<br />
6-7 Use rate (i.e., count per unit time).<br />
6-8 Use duration.<br />
6-9 Use latency.<br />
6-10 Use inter-response time (IRT).<br />
6-11 Use percent <strong>of</strong> occurrence.<br />
6-12 Use trials to criterion.<br />
6-13 Use interval recording methods.<br />
6-14<br />
Use various methods <strong>of</strong> evaluating the outcomes <strong>of</strong> measurement procedures, such as<br />
inter-observer agreement, accuracy, and reliability.<br />
CONTENT AREA 7: DISPLAYING AND INTERPRETING BEHAVIORAL DATA<br />
# TASK<br />
7-1 Select a data display that effectively communicates quantitative relations.<br />
7-2 Use equal-interval graphs.<br />
7-3 (Excluded from present course - for BCBA only. Covered in Course #4).<br />
7-4 Use a cumulative record to display data.<br />
7-5 Use data displays that highlight patterns <strong>of</strong> behavior (e.g., scatter plot).<br />
7-6 Interpret and base decision-making on data displayed in various formats.<br />
CONTENT AREA 8: SELECTING INTERVENTION OUTCOMES AND STRATEGIES<br />
# TASK<br />
8-1 Conduct a task analysis.<br />
Make recommendations to the client regarding target outcomes based upon such<br />
8-2<br />
factors as: client preferences, task analysis, current repertoires, supporting<br />
environments, constraints, social validity, assessment results and best available<br />
scientific evidence.<br />
8-3 State target intervention outcomes in observable and measurable terms.<br />
Make recommendations to the client regarding intervention strategies based on such<br />
8-4<br />
factors as: client preferences, task analysis, current repertoires, supporting<br />
environments, constraints, social validity, assessment results and best available<br />
scientific evidence.<br />
8-5<br />
Make recommendations to the client regarding behaviors that must be established,<br />
strengthened, and/or weakened to attain the stated intervention outcomes.<br />
8-6<br />
When a behavior is to be weakened, select an acceptable alternative behavior to be<br />
established or strengthened.<br />
8-7<br />
Determine and make environmental changes that reduce the need for behavior<br />
analysis services.<br />
8-8<br />
Identify the contingencies governing the behavior <strong>of</strong> those responsible for carrying out<br />
behavior change procedures and design interventions accordingly.<br />
From BACB (2005). Behavior Analyst Task List, Third Edition © . Reprinted by permission.<br />
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SESSION SUMMARY<br />
Unit<br />
Unit<br />
Material <strong>5001</strong> Online Meeting Test Dates Note<br />
Available Session Content Scheduled<br />
4/15-4/24 Required<br />
0 4/15/12<br />
Orientation<br />
(Getting Started)<br />
4/17-4/23<br />
Course<br />
Procedures<br />
Quiz<br />
Orientation<br />
Meeting<br />
1 4/15/2012* Study Guide 1 4/24-4/30 4/27-5/1 One week unit<br />
2 4/27/12 Study Guide 2 5/1-5/7 5/4-5/8 One week unit<br />
3 5/4/12<br />
Study Guide 3 Part<br />
A<br />
Study Guide 3 Part<br />
B<br />
5/8-5/14<br />
5/15-5/21<br />
5/18-5/22<br />
Two week unit<br />
Two online<br />
meetings<br />
ONE Unit test<br />
4 5/18/12 Study Guide 4 5/22-5/28** 5/25-5/29 One week unit<br />
5 5/25/12 Study Guide 5 5/29-6/4 6/1-6/5 One week unit<br />
6/5-6/11<br />
Two week unit<br />
6 6/1/12 Study Guide 6<br />
6/12-6/18<br />
6/15-6/19 Two online<br />
meetings<br />
ONE Unit test<br />
One week unit<br />
7 6/15/12 Study Guide 7 6/19-6/25 6/22-6/26** ALL Assignments<br />
Due***<br />
Final Exam<br />
Form A: 6/25/2012 - 7/2/2012<br />
Form B: 6/26/2012 - 7/3/2012<br />
*Unit 1 materials will become available after completion <strong>of</strong> all items in the "Start Here" folder in ANGEL<br />
** No classes will be held Monday 5/28/12 in observance <strong>of</strong> Memorial Day. Meeting availability may be limited<br />
5/24-5/30/12 due to ABAI.<br />
***No assignments will be accepted past the Unit 7 deadline.<br />
STUDY GUIDE OUTLINE<br />
Study Guide #1: Targeting, Defining, Observing, and Measuring Behavior. (CA #6) -<br />
Study Guide #2: Displaying and Interpreting Behavioral Data. (CA #7) - & Tom Freeman, M.S.,<br />
BCBA<br />
Study Guide #3: Introduction to the Experimental Evaluation <strong>of</strong> Interventions and to Single-<br />
Subject Designs. (CA #5). - Iser DeLeon, Ph.D., BCBA<br />
Study Guide #4: Behavioral (Functional) Assessment Part One: Informant Based Methods.<br />
(CA #4).<br />
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Study Guide #5 (old SG 4): Behavioral (Functional) Assessment Part Two: Descriptive<br />
Assessments. (CA #4).<br />
Study Guide #6: Introduction to Functional Analysis, Preference Assessment and Severity<br />
Assessment. - Iser DeLeon, Ph.D., BCBA (CA #4 but Includes some content from CA#5,<br />
#6, & #7)<br />
Study Guide #7: Selecting Intervention Outcomes and Strategies. (CA#8)<br />
Study objectives: Each Study Guide includes a set <strong>of</strong> study objectives that specify the material<br />
that you are to learn for the tests. Rather than having to guess what is important or what you<br />
will be responsible for mastering, the study objectives spell it out. However, the objectives are<br />
NOT solely the guided notes but are much broader, incorporating other information from class<br />
and readings.<br />
NOTE: The “Tasks” listed for the Study Guides are from the BACB ® Behavior Analyst Task List © (BACB,<br />
2005). Specific instructional objectives for each task are provided in the Study Guides.<br />
TEXTBOOKS & ARTICLES<br />
Textbooks may be purchased from FL Tech’s online bookstore at<br />
http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/fit.htm. Articles are available online through the FL Tech library.<br />
Required:<br />
1. Cooper, Heron, & Heward (2007), Applied Behavior Analysis, 2/E.<br />
Pearson/Merrill/Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0131421131<br />
2. BACB ® (2005). Behavior Analyst Task List © , Third Edition. Tallahassee, FL: BACB ® .<br />
Print your own at www.bacb.com<br />
3. O'Neill, R., Horner, R., Albin, R., Sprague, J., Storey, K. & Newton, J. (1997).<br />
Functional Assessment and Program Development for Problem Behavior:<br />
A Practical Handbook (Second Edition). Brooks/Cole Company, Pacific Grove, CA.<br />
ISBN: 0-534-26022-5.<br />
4. Martinez-Diaz, J.A. (2007). Behavioral Assessment and Program Evaluation:<br />
An Instructional Handbook.<br />
The Instructional Handbook consists <strong>of</strong> Study guides, PowerPoint presentations and ASR<br />
worksheets for each unit. Students may purchase a complete Instructional Handbook<br />
online. The handbook is approximately 330 pages in length and is being provided for<br />
purchase to save students time and printing costs. However, these documents will also be<br />
available for download in the course materials folder <strong>of</strong> each unit. Students who do not<br />
purchase the complete handbook should print the PowerPoint slides, study guide and ASR<br />
worksheet for each unit and put them in a large three ring binder.<br />
Available for purchase online through Lulu via the following link. Note: you must create a<br />
log-in to purchase through Lulu.<br />
http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/instructional-handbook-behaviorassessment-and-program-evaluation/7591133<br />
Required*<br />
1. Securexam Remote Proctor Device. This device must be purchased from MBS and<br />
utilized to take the final exam.<br />
*This device was provided to students who took the 5000 course after April 2010. If this<br />
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course was not taken and/or the device not previously purchased the device must be<br />
purchased at the student’s expense.<br />
Recommended/Optional (Not Required):<br />
1. Cipani, E. & Schock, K. (2011). Functional Behavioral Assessment, Diagnosis, and<br />
Treatment: A Complete System for Education and Mental Health Settings.<br />
Springer Publishing Company, LLC.<br />
2. Kazdin, A. (2011). Single-case research designs 2/E.<br />
Optional Materials<br />
1. Frequency Counter (Can be obtained at Office Depot for around $8).<br />
2. Stopwatch (some <strong>of</strong> you may have in your wristwatch).<br />
3. Count-down timer (some <strong>of</strong> you may have in your wristwatch).<br />
GRADING CRITERIA (This course is graded as “Pass” or “Fail”)<br />
(48 pt<br />
1. Acquisition ASRs<br />
Points Up to:<br />
105<br />
2. Attendance & Participation in On-Line Meetings 50<br />
3. Seven (7) Tests: 700<br />
4. Comprehensive Final Exam: 145<br />
Maximum Core Points: 1000<br />
Course Procedures Quiz 5<br />
Timely Bonus 21<br />
Attendance 10<br />
Survey participation 12<br />
Maximum Bonus Points 48<br />
MAXIMUM POINTS FOR COURSE 1048<br />
PASSING CRITERION: 70% (101 points) or above on the final exam AND 800/1000 Points<br />
(80%) overall for the course. Note that the Passing Criterion <strong>of</strong> 800 points INCLUDES points<br />
earned in the final.<br />
Progress Record: Students should use the progress record provided on page 17 <strong>of</strong> this<br />
syllabus to track their performance throughout the term. Enter points for ASR entry,<br />
Attendance and test grades, etc as they are earned. For the most accurate record, also indicate<br />
any assignments or tests that were completed late and the points that will be deducted from<br />
these items according to the rules outlined in this syllabus. Note that in order to pass the course<br />
students must earn 800/1000 points including points earned on the final AND students must<br />
earn at least a 70% on the final. If BOTH criteria are not met the student will not pass the<br />
course.<br />
Instructional Videos: Students are REQUIRED to watch ALL course instructional videos.<br />
There are approximately 5 hours <strong>of</strong> video for each unit. Two week units will have approximately<br />
10 hours <strong>of</strong> instructional videos. Students are encouraged to begin watching the videos as soon<br />
as they are made available. Students should have printed relevant materials for the unit (study<br />
guide, powerpoint, ASR answer sheet) available while watching the instructional videos.<br />
Videos may be viewed in two different formats in the unit folder on ANGEL course site or they<br />
may be accessed via iTunesU. For those watching videos in ANGEL please pause the video at<br />
the beginning and let it fully load (green bar will move completely to the right) before watching.<br />
This will give the best video and audio. The iTunesU option allows students to download the<br />
videos and watch them from their own computer over and over again, burn them to a CD, USB<br />
drive, or DVD, or transfer them to a video iPod. Complete instructions on how to access videos<br />
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via I-tunes U can be found under Course Materials on the ANGEL course site.<br />
Students may also listen to the videos via the podcasts posted in the unit folders on the ANGEL<br />
course site. Listening to the videos should be used to supplement and review the material and<br />
should NOT be used in place <strong>of</strong> watching the instructional videos.<br />
Acquisition ASRs: Acquisition ASRs are Active Student Responding exercises presented in<br />
the video lectures. The instructor will ask a question and the student will have several seconds<br />
to respond by writing their response on the ASR worksheet specific to that unit. The instructor<br />
will also provide the correct answer. Answers to Acquisition ASRs should be typed into ANGEL<br />
after watching the interactive videos and prior to your online session. For units that are two<br />
weeks in length, ASR answers should be entered into ANGEL after watching ALL <strong>of</strong> the videos<br />
and before the SECOND online meeting for the unit. ASRs must be completed in ANGEL<br />
before access to the unit test will be permitted. Fifteen points per unit (105 total) may be earned<br />
for completing all the Acquisition ASR exercises. Note that points are earned by completing the<br />
Acquisition ASRs, not for correctness. Incorrect answers will not count against your Acquisition<br />
ASR score. Completion <strong>of</strong> ALL unit ASRs is REQUIRED. Failure to complete ALL ASR<br />
assignments may result in the failure <strong>of</strong> the course.<br />
Online Meeting Assignment: You must be assigned to an online section and you must attend<br />
the Online Meetings for your assigned section only. You may not attend on-line sections to<br />
which you are not assigned (other than formal make-up sessions). The student is responsible<br />
for assuring his or her own assignment to an online section. This must occur no later than the<br />
3 rd week <strong>of</strong> classes, since each week without having an assigned section will count as a missed<br />
class. Those who remain unassigned into the 4th week <strong>of</strong> the course will not pass the course,<br />
having missed more than 3 online classes. When selecting an online meeting, keep in mind<br />
that you are responsible for viewing all videos for the unit PRIOR to the online meeting.<br />
Online meetings: Students must attend a minimum <strong>of</strong> 7 out <strong>of</strong> 10 Online Meetings, earning a<br />
total <strong>of</strong> 35 attendance points to pass the course. Two (2) make-up meetings count towards this<br />
minimum <strong>of</strong> 7. However, you are strongly encouraged to attend all 10 Online Meetings.<br />
Attendance Bonus: If 10 <strong>of</strong> 10 online meetings are attended the student will receive an<br />
attendance bonus <strong>of</strong> 10 points. Make up meetings (up to 2) count toward this bonus.<br />
Participation in Online Instructional Meetings: Five points may be earned for participating in<br />
each <strong>of</strong> 10 Online Instructional Meetings. Students are expected to attend AND participate in<br />
online meetings. Participation includes asking questions, answering polls, etc. Students logged<br />
in, but not participating during an online meeting will be logged out by the co-instructor and will<br />
not receive credit for the session. If illness or other circumstances keep you from fully<br />
participating in an online meeting please alert the co-instructor to these circumstances by using<br />
the chat or private chat function in the classroom at the beginning <strong>of</strong> the session.<br />
Missing an Online Meeting: If you miss an instructional Online Meeting, you receive a 0/5 for<br />
that session. You must attend the Online Meetings you are assigned to. You can miss only 3<br />
instructional Online Meetings and still pass the course!!!<br />
Online Make-up Sessions: Two missed instructional Online Meetings may be made-up by<br />
attending one <strong>of</strong> the designated make-up sessions for that unit. Remember that online meeting<br />
weeks run Tuesday through Monday for each unit. So if you miss your online meeting you must<br />
attend a Make-up meeting BFORE the end <strong>of</strong> the unit week. Detailed instructions regarding how<br />
to reserve a spot and attend a make-up session will be posted on the ANGEL course site, in the<br />
online meeting folder, under the course materials tab. Attendance points will be earned for<br />
make-up meetings attended for up to 2 make-up sessions. Make-up instructional Online<br />
Meetings beyond 2 will count as missed sessions. Make-up meetings will not be held on<br />
University approved holidays unless otherwise noted.<br />
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Note: Students who miss in excess <strong>of</strong> 3 online meetings (earn less than 35 attendance<br />
points), regardless <strong>of</strong> the reason, will not pass the course!!!<br />
Holidays, Conferences and Online Meeting Cancelations: Online meetings will NOT be held<br />
on University approved holidays. Selected online meetings may also be canceled during certain<br />
conference events (FABA and ABAI). Those students assigned to sessions scheduled to take<br />
place on a University approved holiday or during a conference for which online meetings are<br />
cancelled, will automatically receive attendance points for the meeting even though their<br />
meeting did not take place. Additional online meeting makeup sessions will be <strong>of</strong>fered during<br />
weeks when online meetings are canceled due to a holiday or conference. Students may opt to<br />
attend a make-up meeting without penalty (it will not count toward the limit <strong>of</strong> 2 make-up<br />
sessions) if they so choose, but are not required to do so. A list <strong>of</strong> additional makeup meetings<br />
will be made available to students prior to the canceled meeting(s) and students will not be<br />
required to reserve a “seat” to attend one <strong>of</strong> these special makeup meetings. In the unlikely<br />
event <strong>of</strong> an unscheduled cancelation <strong>of</strong> an online meeting, alternative options will be provided<br />
and/or attendance credit will be given.<br />
Online Meeting Attendance: Following each online meeting Co-instructors will enter<br />
attendance points for those students who attended the session into ANGEL. Students should<br />
also track their attendance points in the provided progress record. If attendance points are not<br />
entered by the co-instructor within 24hrs <strong>of</strong> the online meeting students should contact their coinstructor<br />
and copy caharris@fit.edu. Students who do not attend their regular online session<br />
will receive a zero for that meeting until they attend a make-up session. Questions about<br />
attendance should be directed to the student’s co-instructor.<br />
Tests: All tests and exams are "closed book.” Seven 100-point tests will be administered for<br />
a total <strong>of</strong> up to 700 points. You may not refer to any book, article, notes, email, or web page<br />
source. You may NOT refer to any course documents or videos including, but not limited to,<br />
those provided in ANGEL. You may NOT have anyone else helping you while taking a test or<br />
receive answers from another individual or provide answers to another student. You may use a<br />
basic calculator. Academic honesty is taken very seriously. Students found to engage in or<br />
suspected <strong>of</strong> engaging in inappropriate conduct risk failure in the course. Academic honesty<br />
checks will be conducted throughout the term and ALL student’s (not just those suspected <strong>of</strong><br />
academic dishonesty) will be notified via email following integrity checks. Students are<br />
encouraged to view their grades in ANGEL after each integrity check notification is received.<br />
Each unit test should be taken in one, uninterrupted sitting. Students may not stop and restart a<br />
test. Time limits apply for all unit tests. See test instructions in ANGEL for more information on<br />
time limits. Students must be able to respond to test items accurately and with fluency (quickly).<br />
Once the time limit is exceeded the test will automatically be submitted even if the test is not<br />
completed. Tests will be based on the objectives covered by the interactive videos and<br />
instructional Online Meeting prior to the test and/or the readings, which are assigned prior to<br />
that time, but may include material covered earlier on. All tests are multiple-choice. Two<br />
alternate forms <strong>of</strong> each Unit Test are available starting the last Friday at 12:01am <strong>of</strong> a unit and<br />
through the following Tuesday at 11:59pm <strong>of</strong> the next Unit. Form A must be taken first and then<br />
form B may be taken if you so choose. You earn the better <strong>of</strong> the two grades. If taking both<br />
versions <strong>of</strong> the exam you must complete BOTH versions prior to the deadline. If form A is taken<br />
on-time, form B may NOT be taken late for any reason.<br />
Test Bonus: A 3-point bonus is awarded in each unit for taking Test A on time (Up to 24 bonus<br />
points).<br />
NOTE: NO TEST MAY BE COPIED AND/OR PRINTED IN ANY MANNER. NO TEST OR<br />
EXAMINATION (QUESTIONS/ANSWER-SHEET) IS EVER TO BE DUPLICATED OR<br />
REPRODUCED. TEST ITEMS (OTHER THAN ASR FLUENCY DRILL ITEMS) MAY NOT BE<br />
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PRINTED, WRITTEN DOWN ON PAPER, TYPED ON A COMPUTER, OR COPIED IN ANY<br />
WAY. ALL TEST MATERIALS ARE AND REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE INSTRUCTOR.<br />
COPYING OF TEST ITEMS OR CHEATING ON UNIT TESTS MAY RESULT IN FAILING THE<br />
COURSE ACCORDING TO FLORIDA TECH’S ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY.<br />
Missed/Late Tests: You must complete all tests. Missed tests should be made up within one<br />
week <strong>of</strong> original end date for that test. If you must take a test late you do not need to ask for<br />
permission as long as it is taken within one week <strong>of</strong> the original test end date. For those taking<br />
a unit exam past the test deadline only ONE form <strong>of</strong> the test (form B) will be available. A<br />
second form <strong>of</strong> the test will not be available to those taking the test late. BONUS POINTS WILL<br />
NOT BE ASSIGNED TO TESTS TAKEN LATE. If due to an emergency or other unforeseeable<br />
circumstance you must take a test more than 1 week late points will be removed from the total<br />
possible score. That is, tests taken in excess <strong>of</strong> 1 week late will be docked 10 points per week<br />
past the 1 week deadline (e.g. if you take the test 2 weeks late the highest score you can<br />
receive is a 90). Late tests must be submitted by the unit 7 test deadline. The unit 7 test and<br />
final exams may NOT be taken late.<br />
Participation in Surveys: You will receive bonus points for every available survey that you<br />
participate in up to a maximum <strong>of</strong> 12 points.<br />
Final Exam: A comprehensive final examination worth 145 points must be completed at the<br />
conclusion <strong>of</strong> the course and will be proctored via the required Securexam Remote Proctor<br />
(SRP) device. Prior to taking the exam, students are required to take the Securexam practice<br />
test in angel to ensure the device is working properly and must read and follow all exam<br />
instructions. You must complete the entire final exam and score 70% or greater on the<br />
final exam in order to pass the course, even if you have earned 800 or more points before<br />
the final exam. You may take two forms (A and B) <strong>of</strong> the final exam if you so choose. If both<br />
versions <strong>of</strong> the final are taken, you earn the better <strong>of</strong> the two grades. Exam B is optional and<br />
may be taken: 1) if the student scores less than 70% on form A or 2) if after taking form A the<br />
student has not accumulated enough total points in the course. Form A must be taken first. If<br />
you choose to take both forms <strong>of</strong> the final exam you must wait 24 hours between taking form A<br />
and form B <strong>of</strong> the exam. If you choose to take both forms <strong>of</strong> the test BOTH must be taken<br />
before the test deadline. Exam dates are available in the session summary <strong>of</strong> this syllabus.<br />
Please note, the form A exam deadline is before the form B deadline. Students will NOT be<br />
permitted to take either form <strong>of</strong> the final exam late for any reason. Please note that illness, or<br />
technical difficulties will not result in an extension <strong>of</strong> the final exam deadlines. For this reason<br />
students are encouraged to NOT take their final exam on the last day it is <strong>of</strong>fered. The exam(s)<br />
will be available on-line, but the Securexam Remote Proctor Device provided must be used. The<br />
device will authenticate the student’s identity and monitor both the student and the student’s<br />
computer for the entire testing period. More information and final exam instructions will be<br />
distributed at the end <strong>of</strong> the term. Please read all exam instructions thoroughly.<br />
Final Exams taken outside <strong>of</strong> the USA: All final exam criteria will be the same for students<br />
living outside the United States. However, International students may have to pay an import tax<br />
fee on the proctoring device or may be required to provide a web camera and microphone for<br />
proctoring <strong>of</strong> the final exams. Email abaproctor@fit.edu for more information.<br />
*Final Exam Proctor: Legislative action through the Higher Education Opportunity Act requires<br />
that any college <strong>of</strong>fering distance learning courses for credit “…have processes through which<br />
the institution establishes that the student who registers in the distance education…course or<br />
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program is the same student who participates in and completes the program…” Sec 49b (20<br />
U.S.C. 199B (ii))<br />
In an effort to comply with the Higher Education Opportunity Act, ensure the credibility <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ABA online course series, uphold the integrity <strong>of</strong> the final exam(s) and protect our students we<br />
are now utilizing Securexam Remote Proctor (SRP) for all final exams. For questions about final<br />
exams proctoring please contact abaproctor@fit.edu.<br />
Identity Verification- Students may be asked to verify their identity and/or unannounced, realtime<br />
identity checks conducted one or more times during the term.<br />
Final Grade: Your total earned points for online meeting attendance, ASR entry, test grades<br />
and final exam will be summed. Points for items submitted late will be deducted according to<br />
the rules outlined in this syllabus. Bonus points earned (attendance bonuses, on-time test<br />
bonus, Surveys) will also be summed and added to the total accumulated points. The resulting<br />
number will be divided by the maximum possible points (1000), to give a final percentage in the<br />
course. This course is graded pass/fail. Students are required to accumulate 800 total points<br />
and score a 70% on the final exam to pass the course.<br />
The Passing Criterion <strong>of</strong> 800 points INCLUDES points earned in the final. Please note that<br />
deduction <strong>of</strong> points earned in ANGEL for late entry <strong>of</strong> ASRs or late completion <strong>of</strong> tests is done<br />
by hand at the end <strong>of</strong> the term. If assignments are completed late the progress record in<br />
ANGEL may be incorrect until the grade book is updated to include these deductions. For the<br />
most accurate progress record students should indicate on their progress record all points<br />
earned AND any deductions that will be taken, according to the syllabus, for late assignments.<br />
Other Course Policies<br />
Course Materials/Videos- All course materials and videos are copyrighted by Jose Martinez-<br />
Diaz and should be used ONLY by registered students. Those who are not students <strong>of</strong> the FL<br />
Tech ABA program are prohibited from viewing unit videos or obtaining copies <strong>of</strong> course<br />
materials including, but not limited to, study guides, and PowerPoint Presentations. Students<br />
are prohibited from sharing or distributing course materials and videos with individuals not<br />
taking the course.<br />
Registered students will have access to course materials and videos during the term in which<br />
they are enrolled only. Course materials turn <strong>of</strong>f the last day <strong>of</strong> the final exam for the term.<br />
After this date students will no longer have access to study guides, PowerPoint presentations<br />
and other course related documents.<br />
Students who would like to access the course videos after the course has ended for the<br />
purposes <strong>of</strong> studying for the BCBA or BCaBA exam may purchase a subscription to the course<br />
videos. FL Tech also <strong>of</strong>fers a mock exam for a nominal fee to assist students prepare for the<br />
BCBA and BCaBA exams. Please contact abareg@fit.edu for more information about video<br />
subscriptions and mock exam availability.<br />
Failure Policy- Students who receive a grade “F” in a given course due to lack <strong>of</strong> points or a<br />
score less than 70% on the final exam will need to retake the course at their own expense.<br />
Students who do not obtain a passing grade in the course for any reason will not be permitted to<br />
proceed to the next course in the series until a grade <strong>of</strong> passing is earned in the previous<br />
course. Students who fail a course will also not be permitted to take the failed course<br />
concurrently with the next course in the series.<br />
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University Policies<br />
Academic Honesty: All forms <strong>of</strong> academic dishonesty, including cheating, fabrication,<br />
facilitating academic dishonesty and plagiarism are subject to disciplinary action up to and<br />
including suspension or expulsion from the university. Periodic academic integrity checks will<br />
be conducted. Students suspected <strong>of</strong> academic dishonesty on a unit exam will receive a zero on<br />
that unit test and may face additional disciplinary action. Cheating in the online environment<br />
includes but is not limited to; giving or receiving information during an exam, using unauthorized<br />
material (like notes) during an exam, unauthorized dissemination or receipt <strong>of</strong> exams, exam<br />
materials, contents, or answer keys, taking an exam for another student or asking someone to<br />
take an exam for you. For complete information about academic dishonesty policies and<br />
definitions please see http://www.fit.edu/current/documents/plagiarism.pdf.<br />
Withdrawal Policy: To withdraw from a course, the student must complete a withdrawal form<br />
within 6 weeks <strong>of</strong> the course start date. Failure to attend classes or verbal notification to<br />
instructors does not constitute an <strong>of</strong>ficial withdrawal. Students who withdraw without filing the<br />
proper form will receive a failing grade <strong>of</strong> F. When a student drops a course on or before the last<br />
day to do so, as shown in the Academic Calendar, the course will not appear on the permanent<br />
academic record. After this date, a W will appear on the permanent record for each dropped<br />
course. Students withdrawing from a course will forfeit all registration and fees paid to the<br />
University for the course. Please note the ABA Online program academic calendar is different<br />
than the on-campus or the extended studies academic calendar. Students are encouraged to<br />
assess their own situation before the withdraw deadline and apply for a withdrawal from the<br />
course if they, for any reason will not be able to satisfactorily complete the course.<br />
Incomplete Policy: Incompletes will be considered on a very limited basis. An “I” is given when<br />
a course cannot be completed because <strong>of</strong> extraordinary circumstances beyond the student's<br />
control. An “I” indicates that course work is qualitatively satisfactory and there is reasonable<br />
expectancy that completion <strong>of</strong> the remaining work would result in a passing grade. The student<br />
must submit a signed letter to the ABA <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong>ficially requesting an Incomplete. In addition the<br />
student may be required to submit appropriate documentation to verify the life event that<br />
prohibits the on time completion <strong>of</strong> the course. Examples include a letter from a doctor, death<br />
certificate or obituary. The instructor (co-instructor) must provide a statement <strong>of</strong> the work to be<br />
completed to the head <strong>of</strong> the academic unit. Only those students who have a reasonable<br />
likelihood <strong>of</strong> passing the course based on an assessment <strong>of</strong> their grades by their co-instructor<br />
will be considered. Those students who are granted an incomplete must complete the work at<br />
the earliest possible time but prior to the beginning <strong>of</strong> the seventh week <strong>of</strong> the following term,<br />
unless an earlier deadline is established at the time the “I” is recorded and the student is notified<br />
<strong>of</strong> this fact. The “I” will automatically become an F in the seventh week unless an approved<br />
waiver has been filed with the Office <strong>of</strong> the Registrar. Students with incomplete status will only<br />
be permitted to take ONE form <strong>of</strong> the final exam. In addition, those requesting an incomplete<br />
may NOT begin the next course in the series until the previous course is completed.<br />
RULES/INFORMATION (NOT ALREADY COVERED)<br />
1. You are responsible for anything that occurs during interactive videos and instructional<br />
Online Meetings, including announcements, changes <strong>of</strong> schedule, additions to or deletions<br />
from the study objectives, etc. If you miss an interactive video or instructional Online<br />
Meeting, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed. Never plead ignorance! The<br />
schedule listed on ANGEL is the correct schedule for this course.<br />
2. If you miss one interactive video or instructional Online Meeting for any reason, you are<br />
responsible for getting all notes and completing all reading assignments prior to the test.<br />
You must be “ready” for participating in meetings and, especially, for Unit Tests, which<br />
must be taken on time.<br />
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3. FLORIDA TECH email accounts will be the primary route <strong>of</strong> contact with students.<br />
Students are responsible for all email announcements and information sent to them via<br />
their FLORIDA TECH email address. Students should check their FLORIDA TECH mail on<br />
at least a daily basis.<br />
4. Dates and/or policies in this syllabus may change at anytime at the discretion <strong>of</strong> Dr.<br />
Martinez-Diaz or due to changes in university policies. Students will be notified <strong>of</strong> any<br />
changes as soon as the information is available.<br />
5. In the January term (March) clocks advance forward by one hour and in the October term<br />
(November) clocks will be set back by one hour. For those who live in states or countries<br />
where the time does not change in the spring and fall meetings times may change within<br />
the term. Please take this into consideration when registering for your online meeting<br />
section. See the course calendar for more information.<br />
PROGRESS RECORD<br />
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ATTENDANCE & ASR RECORD<br />
Unit ASR Attendance<br />
Orientation N/A /5<br />
1 /15 /5<br />
2 /15 /5<br />
3 /15 /5<br />
2 Online Meetings for Unit 3 /5<br />
5 /15 /5<br />
4 /15 /5<br />
6 /15 /5<br />
2 Online Meetings for Unit 6 /5<br />
7 /15 /5<br />
Total /105 /50<br />
TOTAL POINTS RECORD<br />
UNIT Test A Test B Best Test Timely Late Cumulative<br />
Score Bonus Deductions* Points<br />
Test #1 / 100 / 100 / 100 /3 / 100<br />
Test #2 / 100 / 100 / 100 /3 / 200<br />
Test #3 / 100 / 100 / 100 /3 / 300<br />
Test #4 / 100 / 100 / 100 /3 / 400<br />
Test #5 / 100 / 100 / 100 /3 / 500<br />
Test #6 / 100 / 100 / 100 /3 / 600<br />
Test #7 / 100 / 100 / 100 /3 / 700<br />
Final Exam / 145 / 845<br />
Total ASR Points / 105 /965<br />
Total Attendance Points / 50** /1000<br />
Course Procedures Quiz /5 /1000<br />
Attendance Bonus /10 /1000<br />
Survey Participation /12 /1000***<br />
*tests taken in excess <strong>of</strong> 1 week late will be docked 10 points per week past the 1 week deadline<br />
**students need a minimum <strong>of</strong> 35 attendance points to pass the course. Attendance points are earned for regular and make-up<br />
sessions.<br />
***It is possible to earn up to 1048/1000 due to all the bonus points.<br />
POINTS NEEDED TO PASS COURSE =800/1000 Points. Passing criterion includes<br />
points earned on the final exam. Your Total Points:__________<br />
FINAL EXAM POINTS NEEDED TO PASS = 101/145 (70%).<br />
Your Final Exam Points: __________<br />
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUCCESS IN CLASS (READ THOROUGHLY)!<br />
This syllabus will serve as our “contract” for the course. It explains, as clearly as possible, all <strong>of</strong> the<br />
requirements for this course. As such, it is expected that you will be familiar with this syllabus and keep it<br />
for reference throughout the term. For each Unit, follow these steps:<br />
A. Print and Familiarize:<br />
1. If you did not purchase the Course Handbook, print all documents that are part <strong>of</strong> the Instructional<br />
Handbook (provided on ANGEL ) as they are posted. Keep all documents in a 2-inch, or 3-ring<br />
binders. Separate sections by Unit.<br />
2. Prior to watching the interactive videos, familiarize yourself with the Study Guide, PowerPoint<br />
slides, and “Acquisition ASR” Sheets that will be covered in that interactive video for that<br />
Instructional Unit.<br />
B. Watch and participate in the Webcasts (unit videos) by completing the Acquisition ASRs<br />
NOTE: Each Instructional Unit is broken down into several interactive videos by Study Guide<br />
Objectives.<br />
1. Plan to start watching an interactive video as close to the first date listed for that unit as possible.<br />
2. When you watch the interactive video, actively respond by writing down the key words in the Guided<br />
Notes in the corresponding Study Guide. If you miss any key words, you can look them up in the<br />
PowerPoint slides after completing the interactive video.<br />
3. Take additional notes. “Examples” and “non-examples” are particularly helpful.<br />
4. You should take a break after each segment. You may do related reading assignments.<br />
5. Watching about one hour each day works better than watching for five hours straight.<br />
6. If you find yourself drifting, stop viewing the interactive video and log-in at a later time.<br />
7. During the interactive video, respond to each <strong>of</strong> the Active Student Responding exercises in the<br />
Acquisition ASR Sheet (many are provided in the PowerPoint slides). Feedback is provided on the<br />
interactive video.<br />
8. After completing the Acquisition ASR Sheet, please enter your responses on ANGEL. Please do not<br />
enter your ASR answers into ANGEL until you have completed ALL the ASR.<br />
C. Reading Assignments & ASR Fluency Drill (Prior to Online Meeting with Co-Instructor):<br />
1. After finishing watching a segment or the whole interactive video, complete your reading<br />
assignment.<br />
2. Relate the reading assignments to the objectives in the Study Guides.<br />
3. Refer to and review the Study Guides and PowerPoint slides while reading.<br />
4. Take the Unit ASR Fluency Drill. Review your results (feedback is provided instantly). Your data will<br />
be used by your co-instructor to determine what needs to be emphasized during the Online Meeting<br />
for that unit.<br />
5. Prepare questions to ask the co-instructor during the online instructional meeting.<br />
D. Instructional Online Meeting with Co-Instructor:<br />
1. Prior to the first Online Meeting, get a headset for your computer<br />
2. Log-on to the Adobe Connect Online Meeting at least 3 minutes before the start time BUT NO<br />
MORE THAN 5 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME.<br />
3. Actively participate in the instructional Online Meeting with the co-instructor by asking and<br />
answering questions and “polls”.<br />
E. Focus on Fluency in a Cumulative Manner:<br />
Learn the material in each Unit to fluency. Make up flashcards for the key terms. Have someone drill<br />
you several times per week. (SAFMEDS) not just on the Unit you are on, but on all previous Units.<br />
F. Unit Tests:<br />
1. Take each Unit Test on the first scheduled day if possible. If not, take on the second day. Then, go<br />
back and study the material you missed and then take the second test. Take both forms <strong>of</strong> each test<br />
if time permits (you get the higher <strong>of</strong> the two grades and you learn more).<br />
2. Tests are to be done on time! If you miss a test, schedule a make-up within one week.<br />
G. Email your assigned co-instructor or post on the discussing board any questions or concerns.<br />
H. Actively participate in the Discussion Board for the course!<br />
<strong>BEHP</strong> <strong>5001</strong> – Syllabus –April 2012 (rev 03/123/12KM)– Copyright J. Martinez-Diaz & ABA Technologies, Inc. – All rights reserved<br />
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