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 Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within Behavior Analytic Coursework |
| Saturday, May 27, 2023 |
| 3:00 PM–3:50 PM |
| Convention Center 401/402 |
| Area: TBA/CSS; Domain: Theory |
| Discussant: Sarah A. Lechago (University of Houston-Clear Lake) |
| CE Instructor: Anita Li, Ph.D. |
| Abstract: Behavior analysis graduate programs must train their students to be culturally responsive and aware so that they are prepared to effectively serve a diverse clientele. One important strategy for helping students gain cultural responsiveness and awareness is embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion materials into behavior analysis graduate course sequences. However, little guidance exists for selecting content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within behavior analysis to include in behavior analytic coursework. This symposium will present two papers to address topic recommendations and readings that can be embededded into typical course structures into behavior analytic graduate programs. |
| Instruction Level: Basic |
| Keyword(s): diversity, equity, inclusion, literature |
| Target Audience: Faculty, instructors, and supervisors in behavior analysis |
| Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to: (1) list topics in diversity, equity, and inclusion that can be included in coursework part of a verified course sequence; (2) identify commonly assigned readings on diversity, equity, and inclusion; (3) identify what is considered essential readings in diversity, equity, and inclusion in behavior analysis. |
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| Essential Readings in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Behavior Analytic Training
Programs |
| ANITA LI (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Nicole Hollins (The University of Kansas), Cody Morris (Salve Regina University ), Hannah Christine Grey (Salve Regina University) |
| Abstract: Cultural responsiveness is imperative for the success of behavior analysts. As topics within diversity, equity, and inclusion are emphasized within coursework and
supervision, there is growing need for resources. To date, there is limited research on suggested readings within diversity, equity, and inclusion for behavior analysts. We surveyed behavior analysts to construct a list of essential readings within diversity, equity, and inclusion and reported common publications that instructors assigned and students were assigned within behavior analytic coursework. |
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| Some Suggestions for Including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Content in Behavior Analysis Graduate Course Sequences |
| CODY MORRIS (Salve Regina University ), Anita Li (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Nicole Hollins (The University of Kansas) |
| Abstract: Behavior analysis graduate programs must train their students to be culturally responsive and aware so that they are prepared to effectively serve a diverse clientele. One important strategy for helping students gain cultural responsiveness and awareness is embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion materials into behavior analysis graduate course sequences. However, little guidance exists for selecting content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within behavior analysis to include in behavior analytic coursework. This paper provides topic recommendations for diversity, equity, and inclusion within behavior analysis that can be embedded into typical course structures in behavior analysis graduate programs. Each course requirement in the Association for Behavior Analysis International’s Verified Course Sequence is given specific recommendations. |
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