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Lesson 1: Introduction to Supervision
Lesson 1 Overview
To be successful in this lesson, do the following:
- Read D&B Chapters 1 and 2.
- Read the following article. If not linked on this page, the article can be found by selecting Library Resources in the Course Navigation Menu:
- Wilder, D. A., Austin, J., & Casella, S. (2009). Applying behavior analysis in organization: Organizational behavior management. Psychological Services, 6(3), 202–211. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0015393
- Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2018). Supervision training curriculum outline (2.0). https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Supervision_Training_Curriculum_190813.pdf
- Turner, L. B. (2017). Behavior analytic supervision. In J. K. Luiselli (Ed.), Applied behavior analysis advanced guidebook: A manual for professional practice (pp. 3–20). https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-811122-2.00001-2
- View/download the Lesson 1 PowerPoint. It will be available to you on the next page. Information on these slides will help you follow along when you watch video lecture segments in this course.
- Read all content in this lesson.
- Watch all video lecture segments and other examples.
- Complete all associated activities.
Lesson Objectives
After completing this lesson, you should be able to do the following:
- State the reasons for using behavior-analytic supervision and the potential risks of ineffective supervision (e.g., poor client outcomes, poor supervisee performance). (I-1)
- Establish clear performance expectations for the supervisor and supervisee. (I-2)