EDUC 4498 Student Behaviors and Teacher Dispositions

Often in behavior and classroom management courses only student behavior is analyzed. Teacher behavior can escalate or de-escalate situations with students, stakeholders, and colleagues. It can also impact teacher effectiveness and retention. The purpose of this class is to explore relationship between student and teacher behaviors and develop effective professional classroom and career skills. Candidates will explore behavior, attitude, initiative, respect, conflict, positive learning environment, communication, and law. Each topic will be covered for two weeks and will alternate from an examination of students' behaviors and dispositions to an examination of teachers. Real ­life scenarios will be used for class discussions and will focus on multiple points of view including those of stakeholders and administrators. 

Registration Name

Behaviors and Dispositions

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Fall Athens, Demorest, Online; Summer Athens, Demorest, Online

Student Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, the student will: 

• Understand and articulate the different functions of behavior
• Discuss the dynamic relationship between attitude, emotions, identity, and actions
• Understand how Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs relates to motivation and achievement
• Identify the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and the impact on students' and teachers' behavior
• Discuss the concepts of persistence, work ethic, and initiative
• Discuss the dynamic relationship between respect, power, influence, and behavior
• Identify causes of conflict
• Identify signs of conflict escalation and implement de-escalation techniques
• Explore positive learning environments in regard to relationship building, trust, and safety
• Utilize effective communication strategics with a variety of stakeholders
• Explore the relationship between laws and student/teacher behavior