Advanced Tutor Training

This course is aimed at both experienced tutors and senior and lead tutors who are looking to create an optimal teaching environment.

Topics covered:

  • Defining reinforcement and the importance of reinforcement
  • Motivation
  • Types of reinforcement and reinforcers
  • How to identify reinforcers
  • Reinforcement effectiveness
  • Reinforcement schedules
  • Token economy
  • Differential reinforcement
  • Stimulus control
  • Understanding problem behaviour in the teaching environment
  • Defining behaviour
  • Possible functions of the behaviour
  • Recording methods

It is highly recommended that all applicants taking this course have previously attended the Initial Tutor Training and have at least six months of experience. 

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