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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 11-25-03 |
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EDU236
2004 Spring – 2009 Fall |
LEC |
3 Credit(s) |
3 Period(s) |
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Introduction
to Relationships in a Classroom Setting |
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Analysis
of K-12 classroom interactions, classroom environment, and classroom
management skills from a teacher's point of view. Focus on classroom as a
multidimensional environment in which principles of classroom design,
communication, management, and resources determine effectiveness. Prerequisites: None. EDU221 suggested but
not required. |
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Course
Notes: EDU236 requires a 20-hour field experience in a K-12 classroom. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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EDU236 2004
Spring – 2009 Fall |
Introduction to Relationships in a Classroom Setting |
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Perform analyses of influential factors in effective
classroom culture, environment, communication, and control. (I, II, III) |
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Describe teacher behaviors and strategies for discipline
prevention and intervention at a variety of developmental levels. (I, II,
III) |
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Conduct evaluation of factors positively influencing
student behavior and learning. (I, II, III, IV) |
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Complete an analysis of case study and a self-assessment
of classroom management philosophy during a 20-hour field experience. (I, II,
III, IV) |
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Compare and contrast theories of prevention, intervention,
and disciplinary action that determine classroom environment. (III) |
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EDU236 2004
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Introduction to Relationships in a Classroom Setting |
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I. Classroom Culture and
Climate A. Social and emotional
environment 1. Appropriate
student-teacher relationship 2. The "culturally
responsive" classroom 3. Student-centeredness 4. Trusting, risk-taking
climate 5. Needs identification and
plans for action 6. Control and self-control
in the classroom B. Physical environment 1. Organizational
structures for classrooms 2. Management features of a
classroom a. Rules b. Procedures c. Routines 3. Curriculum features C. Learning-conducive
environments 1. How-to planning for
individual and cooperative learning activities 2. Management of
discussions a. Setting ground rules b. Using questions 3. Design of learning
centers II. Communication Within
and Beyond the Classroom A. Teacher as communicator 1. Encouragement and
positive reinforcement 2. Appropriate nonverbal
communication B. Interactions with
students 1. Teacher proximity 2. Misdemeanor and chronic
or severe misbehavior 3. Behavior records C. Interactions among
students 1. Conflict management
strategies 2. Peer mediation 3. Peer mentoring D. Interactions with
parents and families 1. Effective letters of
introduction to parents 2. Design of classroom
newsletter or website 3. Planning for effective
parent conferences E. Interactions with
colleagues 1. Role of peer coaching 2. Importance of
professional involvement III. Exploration of
Behavior Management Theories A. Skinner: Discipline
through shaping desired behavior B. Kounin:
Discipline through classroom management C. Dreikur:
Discipline through democratic teaching D. Canter: Discipline
through assertive behavior management E. Jones: Discipline
through incentive systems F. Glassser:
Discipline through positive reinforcement and meeting needs G. Curwin:
Discipline through dignity IV. Current Issues in
Classroom Relationships A. Learning styles B. Teaching styles C. Responsibility training D. Motivation theory E. Options for scheduling |
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