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How do we understand challenging behavior?

How do we understand challenging behavior?

Stress and regulation - new perspectives on inclusion
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Description

This topic focuses on challenging behavior, with a primary emphasis on how stress affects the brain's functioning and capacity.

The Team

CE
Cecilie Evertsen
Teacher
0 learners
Study format
Online
Application period
24 October 2025 – 1 March 2026
Study period
23 March – 19 May 2026
Credits
5 ECTS
Hosting university
University of Stavanger
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Learning outcomes

Knowledge about stress and children's emotional development

ESCO SKILLS

Respect the diversity of cultural values and normsKeep an open mindDeal with uncertainty

How stress affects the functioning of the brain and the behavior of children, youth and employees

The student has knowledge of how stress affects the functioning of the brain, and therefore the behavior of children, young people and employees

ESCO SKILLS

Keep an open mindDeal with uncertaintyRespect the diversity of cultural values and normsShow empathyDemonstrate considerationSelf-management skills and competences

Knowledge about which evidence-based measures can be used to regulate stress in education

ESCO SKILLS

Solve problemsConflict management

Apply knowledge of stress-regulatory measures when faced with challenging behavior

ESCO SKILLS

Solve problemsSelf-management skills and competencesWork in teams

Plan and implement measures that prevent and reduce stress responses in school and kindergarten

ESCO SKILLS

Solve problemsWork in teamsSelf-management skills and competences

Insight into the field and can stay up to date on recent and relevant research within the subject

The student has insight into the field and can stay up to date on recent and relevant research within the subject.

ESCO SKILLS

Demonstrate willingness to learn

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Information

In the theme of stress theory, key mechanisms in the theory will be highlighted. Furthermore, attention will be drawn to how we can understand, manage, and cope with stress related to working with challenging behavior, both among students/children and staff. 

Theory and research on the brain's functioning and structure will be addressed. Understanding the brain's structure and functioning will be emphasized to create a connection between theory and practice concerning the condition-dependent functioning of children and staff. 

Theories on stress and brain functioning will be interconnected to establish a deeper understanding of the behavior of children, youth, and staff.

Hosting university

University of Stavanger

University of Stavanger