Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU276   20026-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/25/02
EDU276 20026-20032 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Classroom Management
Classroom management techniques. Classroom discipline models, student behavior and misbehavior, group dynamics, student self-motivation and learning styles covered. Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards emphasized, includes 20 hours field experience. Prerequisites: None.
 
Course Note:Requires twenty (20) hours of field experience in an elementary or secondary classroom environment.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU276   20026-20032 Classroom Management
1. Define behavior and misbehavior. (I)
2. Explain types of misbehavior. (I)
3. Apply theories of behavior and misbehavior. (I)
4. Apply Arizona 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. Develop and implement a tutoring plan. (VIII)
18. Summarize the practicum experience. (VIII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EDU276   20026-20032 Classroom Management
    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. Tutoring
                      C. Reflection
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