SMARThinking 2006

The SMARThinking self-paced learning module format has been commissioned by ACROD WA and the Challenging Behaviours Consortium for staff in non-government organisations. It has been written by Morag Budiselik, Senior Clinical Psychologist who was part of the Disability Services Challenging Behaviours Project Team which was set up during 2005 to support the Consortium members. The new SMARThinking module system consists of a series of four workbooks. Modules 1, 2, and 3 are designed for entry level direct care staff. Module 4 provides information and support for other staff members who have responsibility for monitoring the practical work of other staff. Although the modules are designed for self-paced learning, organisations will need to ensure that learners have access to skilled and experienced senior staff (or Supervisor) to guide or ‘mentor’ them through the learning process. No ‘answer guide’ has been provided. Most of the answers are provided in the reading materials, and the practical exercises encourage the learner to apply what has been learned. Many learners will need the support of a more experienced staff member to reinforce and guide the application of their learning.

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