Constructional teaching gives you a way to solve problems by focusing on the solution, not the problem.

During five thought-provoking sessions, you will learn the basic framework of the constructional approach, how it contrasts with the pathological approach, and how it can be used to analyze and solve a variety of problems. Case studies and examples will help you understand how to use constructional teaching when designing and implementing behavior change programs.

Each session will cover essential concepts, case studies, and time for questions. As well, you’ll have access to a course platform with additional activities and resources.

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Mary Hunter earned an undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Chicago in 2008 and a master’s degree in behavior analysis from the University of North Texas in 2013. Her master’s thesis was published in 2019 in the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior.

Mary owns her own animal training and consulting business in North Texas, working mainly with horses and dogs and their owners. She also serves as president of the Art and Science of Animal Training, a nonprofit organization that provides educational programs for professional animal trainers.

From 2016-2019, Mary taught classes in the behavior analysis department at the University of North Texas as an adjunct instructor. This led to an interest in instructional design and course development. In 2017, she converted an upper-level undergraduate class into a completely self-paced, mastery-based course using Dr. Fred Keller’s Personalized System of Instruction (PSI).

Mary’s research interests include studying the process of shaping and developing better methods for teaching both people and animals.

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Join us for five Zoom sessions on:

April 3, April 10, April 17, April 24, and May 8

These sessions will be held from 1:30–3:30 pm Central Time

Recordings will be available in the course platform after each session.

In the course platform, you'll also find additional activities, handouts, and resources.

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