Module Information

Module Identifier
BEM3805
Module Title
Behaviour Change 3 (Behavioural theories and intervention frameworks)
Academic Year
2024/2025
Co-ordinator
Semester
Distance Learning
Other Staff

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Written assignment  Pass Mark = 50% 1500 Words  100%
Supplementary Assessment Written assignment  Pass Mark = 50% 1500 Words  100%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Compare a number of behavioural theories, including social practice theory

Compare a number of behavioural intervention models and frameworks, including ISM, COM-B and the behaviour change wheel

Brief description

This module will provide an introduction to Behavioural Theories and intervention frameworks. Students will gain the opportunity to compare a number of behavioural theories, including social practice theory and explore the importance of applying a range of behavioural theories to help better understand behaviours. They will also examine a number of behavioural intervention models and frameworks, including ISM, COM-B and the behaviour change wheel

Content

Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:
a) A selection of behavioural theories, including social practice theory
b) The importance of applying a range of behavioural theories to help better understand behaviours
c) Several behavioural intervention models and frameworks, including ISM, COM-B and the behaviour change wheel

Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Creative Problem Solving The written assessment will pose questions that present theoretical problems for the students to solve.
Critical and analytical thinking Students will be expected to synthesise complex information
Digital capability Students will be required to examine and synthesize quantitative data from a range of publications and databases to develop answers for their written assessment.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7