I. Course Title: Classroom Management for Grades 6-12
II. Course Number: EDUC 462
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: EDEF 320, EDEF 300, or Instructor Approval.
V. Course Description: Participants in the classroom and behavior management course will develop an understanding of research-based classroom and behavior management techniques, classroom community building, positive behavior supports, and individual interventions. Participants will learn diverse and age-appropriate approaches to classroom management based upon research and best practice.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
Participants in the classroom and behavior management course will develop an understanding of research- based classroom and behavior management techniques, classroom community building, positive behavior supports, and individual interventions. These include techniques that promote emotional well-being and teach and maintain behavioral conduct and skills consistent with norms, standards, and rules of the educational environment. Participants will learn diverse and age-appropriate approaches to classroom management based upon culturally responsive behavioral, cognitive, affective, social, and ecological theory and evidence-based practice.
VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:
This course is conducted with emphasis on practical application of the subject matter through student participation and discussion, individual and group projects and presentations, classroom demonstration, textbook and journal article reading, videos and lectures.
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
Goals, objectives, and assignments in this class are aligned to the Virginia Department of Education
Upon completion of this course the student will:
VIII. Assessment Measures:
Assessment measures may include a combination of:
Other Course Information: None
Review and Approval
March 01, 2021