SED 602 - Classroom Management

Credits: 3

This course will assist the candidate teachers in developing research-based strategies for creating and managing a classroom environment that maximizes student learning and prevents potential problems. Topics for in-depth study include: effective schools research; teacher behavior and management techniques; discipline theories; conferencing and referrals; observation, reporting, and communication skills.

Required: Candidates will observe, record, and analyze both teacher and student behaviors as they relate to the instructional program and learning environment during the required 6 Field/Service Learning Hours. A research paper will require the candidate to exam classroom management models.