Course Description:

Provides an overview of developing a positive and inclusive learning environment. Emphasizes methods for managing the diverse needs of students in order to promote a positive learning environment. Addresses how to establish and communicate expectations for effective instruction. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

Prerequisites: 

Prerequisite: EDU 200.

Major Course Content Topics:

This course will survey the general topics outlined in the "Course Description" and "General Course Objectives" above.  For convenience of scheduling and covering related material, course content will be presented under the following general topics:

• Foundations of Classroom Management
• Meeting the Needs of All Students
• Classroom Communities
• Managing the Learning Environment
• Positive Behavior Interventions for Schools and Classrooms
• Self-Regulation & Goal Setting
• Instructional Planning to Promote Positive Behaviors
• School Safety Plans