7. Supervision Part 2: Transitioning from RBT to BCBA
Supervision Part 2: Transitioning from RBT to BCBA takes a deeper dive into the interpersonal and professional shifts that occur as supervisees move from RBT to BCBA. This dynamic lesson plan guides instructors and learners through essential supervision practices, helping them recognize and deliver feedback effectively, navigate real-world supervisory scenarios, and explore how cultural competence informs supervisory relationships. Grounded in BACB Task List items E-1 through E-12 and I-1 through I-7, this lesson equips future BCBAs with the tools they need to lead with clarity, integrity, and compassion.
Whether you're mentoring new clinicians or preparing to supervise yourself, this lesson fosters meaningful conversations around feedback, power dynamics, and ethical communication—essentials for any behavior analytic leader in training.
Key components include:
- Clear objectives aligned with BACB Task List (E-1 through E-12; I-1 through I-7) to help learners identify effective feedback strategies, navigate real-life supervisory challenges, and integrate cultural responsiveness into their supervision style.
- Primary and supplemental journal articles curated to deepen learners' understanding of feedback styles, supervisory roles, and cultural humility.
- Three flexible assignment options that include case analysis, role-play, and reflection prompts—perfect for accommodating various learning styles and supervision formats.
- Detailed 1-hour instructor agenda to guide lesson pacing, support discussion facilitation, and provide structure for real-time learning.
- Thought-provoking group discussion questions and a reflective writing prompt, plus key supervision-related vocabulary to support technical fluency.
- Curated enrichment resources like podcast episodes, toolkits, and online articles to extend learning beyond the classroom.
Recommended Lesson Plan Order
1. Supervision Unleashed: Mastering the Art of Behavior Analytic Guidance
2. Behavioral Cusps and the 7 Dimensions of ABA
3. FBAs and FAs Part 1: Neurodiverse-Affirming Approaches
4. Understanding and Applying Measurement Systems in ABA
5. Exploring Experimental Designs in ABA
6. Understanding Antecedent and Consequence Interventions
7. Supervision Part 2: Transitioning from RBT to BCBA