Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval:  12-13-2011
EDU253  2012 Spring – 2012 Spring	LEC  3.0 Credit(s)  3.0 Period(s)  3.0 Load  Acad
Managing the Classroom
Classroom management techniques. Classroom discipline models, student behavior and misbehavior, group dynamics, student self-motivation and learning styles covered. State Board of Education professional teaching standards emphasized. Prerequisites: Formal admission to the undergraduate teacher certification program.   Course Notes: EDU253 requires an approved school-based practicum. EDU253 is intended for students in an undergraduate partnership university transfer to a Bachelor of Education.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
EDU253  2012 Spring – 2012 Spring	Managing the Classroom

 

1.         Define behavior and misbehavior. (I)

2.         Explain types of misbehavior. (I)

3.         Apply theories of behavior and misbehavior. (I)

4.         Apply State Board of Education professional teaching standards to classroom management. (I-VII)

5.         Differentiate between preventive, supportive and corrective discipline. (II)

6.         Create a system of discipline which maximizes learning and instructional time. (II)

7.         Define and trace the history of corporal punishment. (II)

8.         Identify models of discipline. (III)

9.         Analyze models of discipline. (III)

10.       Summarize types of classroom management. (IV)

11.       Use a variety of techniques to manage a classroom. (IV)

12.       Summarize various learning styles. (V)

13.       Communicate effectively with students to promote student self-motivation. (VI)

14.       Plan individual and group activities which facilitate age- appropriate social behavior. (VII)

15.       Organize events to involve parents in their child's education. (VII)

16.       Participate as a volunteer teacher aide. (VIII)

17.       Summarize the practicum experience. (VIII)

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
EDU253  2012 Spring – 2012 Spring	Managing the Classroom

 

I.          Behavior/Misbehavior

            A.        Definitions

            B.        Types of Misbehavior

                        1.         Aggression

                        2.         Immorality

                        3.         Defiance of Authority

                        4.         Class Disruptions

                        5.         Goofing Off

            C.        Theories

II.        Discipline

            A.        Definition

            B.        Types

                        1.         Preventive

                        2.         Supportive

                        3.         Corrective

            C.        Discipline System Purpose

                        1.         Maximize Learning Time

                        2.         Maximize Instructional Time

            D.        Establishing Discipline System

                        1.         School Board Policy

                        2.         Rules of Student Conduct

                        3.         Enforcement

                        4.         Consequences/Punishments

            E.         Corporal Punishment

                        1.         History

                        2.         Controversy

                        3.         Litigation

III.       Models of Discipline

IV.       Classroom Management

            A.        Styles/Types

            B.        Techniques

            C.        Positive Learning Environment

            D.        Culturally Responsive

            E.         Classroom Safety

V.        Learning Styles

VI.       Communication

            A.        Students

            B.        Parents

            C.        Listening/Responding

            D.        Resolving Conflicts

VII.     Classroom Activities

            A.        Organization

            B.        Individual Projects

            C.        Group Projects

            D.        Parent Involvement

VIII.    Practicum Experience

            A.        Classroom Observation

            B.        Classroom Participation

            C.        Reflection