EDU 2050

Classroom Management

3 Credit Hours

Course Information

Course Description:
This course is an introduction to K-6 classroom management techniques.  Topics include: physical space, behavioral norms, safety, time management, managing student work, and managing other special classroom needs. 

Course Objectives:
A. Develop an understanding of behavioral norms as related to the classroom setting.
B. Develop time management skills as related to the classroom setting.
C. Develop pro-active classroom management strategies.
D. Examine techniques for managing various classroom discussion methods.
E. Explore unique aspects of the classroom including special needs and violence.
Prerequisites and Corequisites:
No prerequisite courses; however, this course has an entry level standard of reading and writing at the college level.
Course Topics:
1. Introduction to the Elementary Classroom Environment
2. Physical Space
3. Norms for Behavior
4. Safer Classrooms
5. Working with Families
6. Classroom Time Allocations
7. Student Motivation
8. Managing Seatwork
9. Managing Groupwork
10. Managing Discussions
11. Discipline
12. Students with Special Needs
13. Violence
Specific Course Requirements:
None.
Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements
Required Textbooks:
Please visit the Virtual Bookstore to obtain textbook information for this course.  It is located at http://rodp.bkstr.com. 
Supplementary Materials:
 
No additional materials required.
Hardware Requirements:
The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm. 
Software Requirements:
The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm. 
Students will be required to submit documents using Microsoft Word format.
Instructor Information
Please see the separate page inside the course to find instructor contact information as well as a statement of virtual office hours and other communication information.
Assessment and Grading
Testing Procedures:
Grades will be calculated using three components: chapter exams, final exam, and online discussions. The four chapter exams will have two parts: an online component and an essay component.  The final exam must be administered in a pre-arranged proctored setting.  The remaining component of the course grade will come from participation in online discussions.
Grading Procedure:
The 4 chapter exams will count 20 points each (for a total of 100 points) and comprise 40% of the course grade.  The final exam will count 60 points and  and comprise 30% of the course grade. 
online discussions will count 40 points and comprise 20% of the course grade. Two assignments based on field experience school visits will count 10 points each (for a total of 20 points) and comprise 10% of the course grade.
Grading Scale:
90-100--A
80-89---B
70-79---C
60-69---D
0-59----F
 
Assignments and Participation
Assignments and Projects:
Module 1
Reading Assignment 1: pp. 1-57
Online Discussion 1: Students are to refer to the bulletin board for specific discussion topics.
Reading Assignment 2: pp. 58-83
Online Discussion 2
Exam 1: Students are to refer to the course calendar and bulletin board for deadline dates.
Module 2
Reading Assignment 3: pp. 84-113
Online Discussion 3
Reading Assignment 4: pp. 116-153
Online Discussion 4
Reading Assignment 5: pp. 154-182
Online Discussion 5
Exam 2
Module 3
Reading Assignment 6: pp. 183-206
Online Discussion 6
Reading Assignment 7: pp. 207-237
Online Discussion 7
Reading Assignment 8: pp. 238-272
Online Discussion 8
Reading Assignment 9: pp. 273-310
Online Discussion 9
Exam 3
Module 4
Reading Assignment 10: pp. 311-351
Online Discussion 10
Reading Assignment 11: pp. 352-388
Online Discussion 11
Reading Assignment 12: pp. 389-412
Online Discussion 12
Exam 4
Final Exam
Class Participation:
Students must actively and respectfully participate in all online discussions.  Online discussions will allow the students to reflect and expand upon the reading assignments.   Students are also expected to communicate with other students and the instructor via the chatroom and email.  Students must check the course bulletin board and calendar frequently for announcements.
Punctuality:
All course deadlines for discussions, exams, and the final are posted on the course calendar.  Assignments not completed by the deadline will receive 1/2 credit.  Attendance is recorded by completing assignments by their deadlines. 
Course Ground Rules
Students should:
Complete all assignments by the deadline posted on the course calendar.
Send attachments as Word documents only.  No other attachments will be accepted.
Participate in all online discussions.
Communicate with other students and instructor via email, chatroom, and bulletin board using appropriate netiquette.
Log into WebCT frequently (at least twice a week) to keep current with the course.
Use their assigned WebCT email accounts, not their personal email accounts.
Contact technical support immediately if a problem arises.
 
Guidelines for Communications
Email:
  • Always include a subject line.
  • Remember without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases.
  • Use standard fonts.
  • Do not send large attachments without permission.
  • Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication.
  • Respect the privacy of other class members.
Discussion Groups:
  • Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion. Be a lurker then a discussant.
  • Try to maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic.
  • Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of other's ideas.
  • Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks.
  • Be cooperative with group leaders in completing assigned tasks.
  • Be positive and constructive in group discussions.
  • Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner.
Chat:
  • Introduce yourself to the other learners in the chat session.
  • Be polite. Choose your words carefully. Do not use derogatory statements.
  • Be concise in responding to others in the chat session.
  • Be prepared to open the chat session at the scheduled time.
  • Be constructive in your comments and suggestions.
Web Resources:

Library

The Tennessee Virtual Library is available to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree Program. Links to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to complete online assignments and as background reading must be included in all courses. 

Students With Disabilities

Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their home institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor.

Syllabus Changes

The instructor reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. If changes are necessitated during the term of the course, the instructor will immediately notify students of such changes both by individual email communication and posting both notification and nature of change(s) on the course bulletin board.

Technical Support

Telephone Support:
If you are having problems logging into your course,
timing out of your course, using your course web site tools, or other technical problems, please contact the Eduprise Help Desk by calling

1-877-725-4357 (toll free)

or go to their website at:

http://eduprise.custhelp.com