Learning Activity If you have not done so, please be sure to complete the Unit 9

Learning Activity
If you have not done so, please be sure to complete the Unit 9 Learning Activity, as this learning activity is graded and will help prepare you for the assignment. You will earn 10 points once you complete the activity. You must reach the final slide to receive full credit. You will not earn any points if you do not complete the activity. You may attempt the activity as many times as you wish, but no partial credit will be awarded for partial completion.
Ethics Codes
For this week’s assignment, you are playing the role of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who has been working in the field for several years. Recently, you completed work on an interesting case, and you plan on presenting your work at a conference. Refer to Section 5 of the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts to explain your responsibility in public statements and from Section 6 to explain how you will adhere to ethical guidelines when completing and presenting your research. You will also discuss multiculturalism as it pertains to this case.
Scenario
Lois is a preschooler of Asian descent. You have been working with Lois’ instructional team on a variety of age-appropriate skills acquisition programs including one that is for establishing and maintaining eye contact. Before implementing this program, you discussed it with Lois’ parents to ensure you fully understood and respected their cultural views on eye contact, particularly eye contact between children and adults. With their approval, you successfully implemented a shaping procedure to teach Lois to make brief eye contact with an adult for a duration of 3s when her name is called. Following the initial intervention, you then successfully implemented generalization and maintenance programs to generalize Lois’ new skill across instructors and locations.
Now that you have intervened successfully taught this behavior in a culturally responsive way, you would like to present your experiences at Purdue Global’s next ABA conference. Lois’ family is willing to give you permission to present your findings. You must consider your ethical responsibility in making public statements and presenting your research.
Assignment Directions
Using the Unit 9 Assignment Template, develop a professional PowerPoint presentation. Then, use Kaltura Capture to record a 5–10-minute video presentation that further supports the information on your slides as if you were presenting. Please read the assignment requirements for details on the guidelines and expectations.
To prepare for this assignment, refer to Sections 5 and 6 of the code to discuss your professional responsibility in public statements and research. Then, refer to Codes 1.07 and 1.08 to discuss your professional responsibility to cultural responsiveness and diversity, as well as nondiscrimination. Based on the Codes, your presentation will also address questions regarding multiculturalism.
Please respond to the following:
Slide 1: Title Slide
Title of PowerPoint presentation, your name, course and section number, instructor name, and date.
Slide 2: Sections of the Ethics Code
Introduce yourself and describe, in detail, the case, your role in it, and the two relevant Sections of the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts that you will be elaborating on that you must consider before publishing your research..
Slides 3 & 4: Section 5
Identify the ethics code(s) from Section 5 that are relevant to the scenario.
Using specific information from the scenario, describe how the relevant code(s) apply to the situation.
Explain how you will ensure your adherence to the code(s).
Slides 5 & 6: Section 6
Identify the ethics code(s) from Section 6 that are relevant to the scenario.
Using specific information from the scenario, describe how the relevant code(s) apply to the situation.
Explain how you will ensure your adherence to the code(s).
Slides 7 & 8: Multiculturalism & the Ethics Code
Provide an overview of multiculturalism as it pertains to the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts. You may refer to Codes 1.07 and 1.08.
Discuss at least three examples of multiculturalism from the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression/identity, immigration status, marital/relationship status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status).
Slides 9 & 10: Case Study
Discuss how you acknowledged and validated your client’s cultural beliefs in this case.
Discuss how you used this information to understand your client’s current reinforcers and maintaining contingencies.
Explain in detail how you embraced multiculturalism and diversity in your experience with this case.
Slides 11: Summary
Summarize the main points of your presentation.
Slide 12: References
Include a minimum of two scholarly, academic sources listed in APA format.
One should be your text, and the other should be the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.
Assignment Guidelines
Your presentation should be ten slides, not including the title and reference slides, and should include the following elements:
Title Slide: Provide the assignment title, your name, course and section number, instructor name, and date.
Body: Answer all the questions, reflecting appropriate personal and professional insights.
The assignment must be written in Standard English and demonstrate superior organization, including a highly developed viewpoint and purpose. Your responses should reflect professional writing standards, using proper tone and language. The writing and writing style should be correct, accurate, and reflect knowledge ethics in applied behavior analysis.
Presentations are visual; therefore, use clear, concise bullet points and avoid crowded slides. You may include the use of graphics and SmartArt to streamline information in a memorable manner. Additionally, images and diagrams are wonderful presentation tools, but be sure to include all required citations. Please review the Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations resource for tips and suggestions.
Although not required, you may use the notes section below each slide to add additional information to support the content on your slides.
References Slide: Sources listed in APA format.
Include a minimum of two scholarly sources to support your responses and conclusions. One should be your text, and the other should be the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.
Use Arial or Times New Roman 24-point font.
Use current APA formatting and citation style.
If you need assistance with APA style, please visit Academic Writer.
Video Recording
The video recording should be in Standard English and communicate clear and logical information to the audience. Please aim to keep your video file between 5-10 minutes and use the Kaltura Capture tool to create your video presentation, recording yourself and your content simultaneously. Please refer to the “Kaltura Help Resources for Students” section found under the “Help” menu in the top navigation of your course. This provides helpful guides and videos to prepare you for using the tool.
Be sure to convey a professional tone throughout your video that can easily be understood. Use clear enunciations and minimize any background noises or interference. Your video should also include professional insights, displaying proper word choice, oral expressiveness, exceptional content, organization, and style, leading your audience to a dynamic and supported conclusion. The communication of your thoughts must be highly ordered, logical, and unified. The recording should not be read, though you can write it down and practice it. Additionally, please use the Speaking Effectively and Professional Video Presentation Tips resources for help with preparing for your video presentation.
This assignment assesses the following Course Outcomes:
PS225-4: Discuss the ethical responsibility of behavior analysts in developing public statements and conducting research.
PC-4.3: Apply concepts of multiculturalism and diversity to become an agent of change.
Submitting Your Assignment
Please use the Unit 9 Assignment Template. Save your file in a location and with a name that you will remember. When you are ready to submit, select the Unit 9 Assignment Dropbox and upload your file. Submit your presentation via “Add a File” and submit your Kaltura Capture video by selecting “Insert Stuff” and then choosing “Insert Kaltura” in the Dropbox. To view your graded work after your instructor has evaluated it, please visit your Gradebook.
ASSIGNMENT RESOURCES
How to Submit an Assignment to the Dropbox
Writing with Integrity: Expectations for Academic Research and Professional Writing
Purdue Global Writing Center