Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021

EDUC 4497 Classroom Management

Review of classroom management techniques, behavioral modification, group dynamics, teacher-student interrelationships, leadership styles, peer group influences, appropriate punishment, crisis control, working with special students, student rights, teacher authority, and communication with parents and administration. There will be 15 hours of directed field experiences embedded into this course. A pre-service certificate is required for this course.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to teacher education and EDUC 2251 EDSE majors may take this course concurrent with EDSE 4498 or EDSE 4499

Corequisite

EDUC 4498, EDEC 4499/EDMG 4499

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

COURSE OUTCOMES:

The major purpose of this course is to introduce candidates to effective classroom management techniques that foster the creation of a diverse, democratic learning community. Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

  1. organize a classroom and supplies CCLO 1
  2. develop and implement classroom rules and procedures that will create a democratic classroom environment CCLO 1,5,9
  3. manage student work, learning, and content mastery CCLO 1,2,3,5,6,8,10
  4. plan for the first day and all other days CCLO 1,3,4,9
  5. be proactive in maintaining appropriate behavior CCLO 1,7,8,9
  6. use effective communication methods and techniques CCLO 1,7,10
  7. manage behavior problems CCLO 1,4,10
  8. create and manage groups CCLO 1,4,8,10
  9. communicate with students and their caregivers CCLO 10
  10. understand the issues in preparing a viable and affirming multicultural classroom CCLO 1,4,10