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 Pre-service certificate. EDSE majors may take this course concurrent with EDSE 4498 or EDSE 4499

Corequisite

EDUC 4498, EDEC 4499/EDMG 4499

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