COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will assist students in identifying and assessing problematic behaviors while developing evidence-based interventions to reduce such behaviors and promote pro-social actions that enhance academic performance. The content is relevant for various supervisory roles and addresses the needs of individuals working with children across various age groups. The course covers strategies for effectively guiding and correcting children, focusing on how adults can foster positive pro-social and self-regulation skills.
Students will strengthen their understanding of the relationship between classroom environment, student behavior, and academic learning. Additionally, the course will enhance awareness of disciplinary and supervisory standards and their implications for teacher and student control. A portion of the course will be dedicated to making informed decisions regarding classroom management strategies.
Key Topics Covered
- Obtain Practical Behavior Strategies for Addressing Classroom Management Challenges: Learn effective techniques to minimize disruptive behaviors and improve classroom dynamics.
- Develop Effective Management Recommendations Based on Classroom Observations: Utilize observational insights to craft actionable management solutions tailored to specific classroom environments.
- Compare and Contrast Various Discipline and Classroom Management Approaches: Examine and evaluate different management styles to determine their effectiveness in diverse teaching scenarios.
- Design a Comprehensive Classroom Management Plan: Create an all-encompassing strategy to manage classroom behavior tailored to individual teaching settings.
- Demonstrate the Ability to Deliver an Effective Lesson: Showcase proficiency in leading instructional sessions while maintaining control of the classroom environment.
- Establish a Management Routine for Diverse Student Populations and Instructional Settings: Create adaptable management practices that address the needs of students with ADHD, gifted students, English language learners, and other specialized populations.
- Recognize the Limitations of a Universal Approach to Discipline: Understand that no single disciplinary method is effective in every situation, requiring flexible and context-specific applications.
REFERENCE MATERIALS
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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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The majority of the exam questions for this course are based upon information contained in the below search topics.
- (2017) A Principal (and Mom) on School Discipline. Laura Schweizer. Parents. (Online). http://www.parents.com/kids/discipline/strategies/a-principal-and-mom-on-school-discipline-/
- (2014) Rethinking Challenging Kids-Where There's a Skill There's a Way | J. Stuart Ablon | TEDxBeaconStreet. Ted Talks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuoPZkFcLVs
- (2014) The Surprising Truth About Discipline in Schools: Nick Morrison, Forbes. (Online) https://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorrison/2014/08/31/the-surprising-truth-about-discipline-in-schools/#3451bdbe3f83
- (2014) What Makes a Great School Leader? Elena Aguilar https://www.edutopia.org/blog/qualities-of-great-school-leader-elena-aguilar
- (2012)Keys to Effective Behavior Management. Team TVs. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0JzEgEq3U8
- (2021) 20 Classroom Management Strategies and Techniques https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/classroom-management-strategies/
- (2020) Research-backed strategies for better classroom management https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_v_G7ub-n0
- (2007) Theories of School Discipline. S J Mohapi. The University of Pretoria. Chapter 2 (PDF) http://www.repository.up.ac.za/bitstream/handle/2263/24822/02chapter2.pdf?sequence=3
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