This course examines various approaches to effective classroom management. It explores student behavior, classroom preparation, setup, management techniques, and different discipline models. Emphasis is placed on building relationships with students, establishing classroom routines, and organizing the physical space for optimal learning. The course also addresses the delicate balance of asserting authority while maintaining an approachable and supportive demeanor.
Students will acquire a wide range of tools to apply in classroom settings. Developing strong relationships and meaningful connections with students is crucial for minimizing behavioral issues, and this course will guide students through the steps necessary to achieve this. Additionally, the course highlights the importance of consistency and flexibility in classroom management, helping students understand how to maintain control while remaining adaptable to the needs of their learners.
Key Topics Covered
- Plan the Classroom Layout for Optimal Efficiency and Effectiveness: Design a classroom format that maximizes learning and productivity, promoting an effective educational environment.
- Design Physical Attributes and Furnishings for Smooth Transitions, Safety, and Traffic Flow: Arrange the classroom’s physical features to ensure seamless movement, safety, and an organized flow of activities.
- Establish Classroom Procedures and Guidelines to Foster a Positive Atmosphere: Develop clear and effective procedures that promote a constructive and supportive learning environment.
- Create a Consistent Program to Support Classroom Management: Design a program that ensures consistent routines and practices to maintain a stable and structured classroom environment.
- Demonstrate Knowledge and Skill in Managing the Emotional Climate of the Classroom: Exhibit proficiency in overseeing and nurturing the emotional well-being of students, ensuring a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
- Inspire and Motivate Students Toward Achievement: Cultivate strategies to encourage and inspire students, guiding them toward academic and personal success.
- Monitor, Assess, and Address Student Behavior with Appropriate Interventions: Develop the skills to observe and evaluate student conduct and implement suitable interventions to promote positive behavioral outcomes.
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Full-CLC Students
Based on your HESEAP application, you have been awarded full CLC for this course, classifying it as a test-out course, meaning no traditional instruction will be provided. Your CLC award signifies that you possess knowledge, whether gained through prior education or experience, equivalent to or surpassing what would typically be learned in a traditional college setting. Consequently, classroom attendance is not required; however, you are required to successfully pass a final exam for the course.
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- (2015) The Guardian. Classroom Management Tips for New Teachers. Michael Linsin. October 8 https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2015/oct/08/classroom-management-tips-new-teachers
- (2015) Classroom Management Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms. https://everfi.com/blog/k-12/inclusive-classroom-strategies/
- Classroom management strategies https://www.scirp.org/pdf/ce_2015061911195415.pdf
- (2009) Educational Psychology Second Edition: Saylor.org. Kelvin Seifert, Rosemary Sutton https://www.saylor.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Educational-Psychology.pdf
- Chapter 7 pg. 138-158 Classroom Management and the Learning Process
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