Positive Behavioral Support Doctoral Program

Updated April 14, 2002

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Spring Quarter Seminar Sessions:	11 April 2002	25 April 2002
9 May 2002	16 May 2002	6 June 2002

Spring Quarter 2002

Introduction

Welcome to spring quarter of the doctoral professional seminar in Positive Behavioral Support. The seminar this quarter will focus is on Prevention Science. The purpose is to develop an understanding of Prevention Science — historical development, current literature, and issues that draw together Prevention Science and PBS.

We will review assigned readings for each week and discuss the intent of the authors and how this literature is being practiced. In addition we will have guest speakers that are leaders in this field.

We will use our last class as a planning session. It will be an opportunity to begin planning for our year two. At this same time we will need to begin discussing how we might best transition new members into this seminar.

Course requirements

This seminar is designed for ACTIVE participation. Part of your job is to participate, in oral and written form. Please read the assignments before class and be ready to participate in the discussions. At a minimum, you should be ready to help others understand concepts and arguments in materials by asking about those points you don't understand or by thinking about how to paraphrase sections that you understand but found difficult. The quality of discussion depends on your contributions. In case of an unavoidable absence, please leave a message with one of the professors before class.

Assignments

1.     Complete readings — be prepared to participate in class discussion.

2.     Create an annotated bibliography in the topic areas of PBS, multicultural education, and prevention science. To facilitate this process we are recommending that students select one of the topic areas and review a minimum of 10 articles. The reviews will include the purpose, method and findings of each study and are to be no longer than 100 words. The annotated bibliographies are due on June 6^th.

This assignment will be a collaborative effort. Groups will be formed on 4/11.

Reminder: The main document is housed with Vicki Pinkham, our program secretary in 130 EEU. This is a collective project that will continue throughout the duration of the doctoral program.

3.     Groups summarize and present findings of the annotated bibliographies. Presentations are limited to 20 minutes and should include your recommendations for follow-up in this topic area during year 2 of this seminar.

4.     Begin preparation of a collaborative paper due Dec 2002 on the relationship of the three areas. The intent of this assignment is to work toward the development of a manuscript for potential publication.

Grading

Grading for this one credit course is credit/no credit.

Spring 2002 Professional Seminar Sessions

All sessions are on Thursdays (every other week), 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon in Miller 102T

Date	Topic	Reading/Activity
11 April 02	Introduction to Prevention Science	Select topic area and form groups for annotated bib. Readings: Dodge; Frazier et al; Cowen
25 April 02	Guest Speakers: (Early Intervention)     Bob McMahon     Member of Webster-Stratton Group	Readings to be announced
9 May 02	Open session: (Select one)     Collaboration of Groups     Attend Conference in Portland	No additional readings assigned for this week. Those attending the conference in Portland should be prepared to summarize their experiences for the seminar upon their return; those choosing not to attend the conference should work on their general assignments for the quarter.
16 May 02	Guest Speaker: George Sugai	Readings to be announced
6 June 02	Sharing: What we found and where are we going with: 1)     PBS 2)     Multicultural Ed. 3)     Prevention Science Reviewing & Planning	Discussion: Be prepared to: 1)     Present the results of your annotated bibliography a)     Findings b)     Recommendations for year 2 in your topical area. 2)     Develop planning strategies for transitioning new students into our seminar.

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