Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

EDUC220 Classroom Management Syllabus - Online Tanya R. Mooney, M.Ed., Ed.D. Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Keep this syllabus for reference throughout the semester Course Title: Classroom Management Instructor: Tanya R. Mooney, M.Ed. Course Prefix/Number: EDUC220 Office: Online Class Location: Online Office Hours: Online and by Appointment Lecture/Lab Schedule: Online Instructor Contact Information: Email: mrsmooney3@gmail.com Credits: 3 Pre-/Co-requisites: None Course Description: EDUC 220 is an introduction to K-12 classroom management techniques for the K-12 classroom teacher or paraeducator. Topics that will be covered include: physical space, behavioral norms, safety, time- management, managing student work, and managing other special classroom needs. Relationship to Campus Theme: This course explores the DCB campus theme—nature, technology, and beyond— through intentional case studies of how the world around us affects learning. The purpose of the Education and Human Development Discipline is to educate students for careers as paraeducators, teachers, early childhood professionals, and adult caregivers. Goals/Objectives: Upon completion of this course, student will: - Recognize behavioral norms with the classroom setting. - Describe management skills as related to the classroom. - Give details regarding unique aspects of the classroom including special needs and violence. - Distinguish the role of the paraeducator’s role versus classroom teacher’s role in guiding the classroom. - Formulate techniques and strategies to modify student activities based on student behaviors and skill level. - Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of classroom management programs - Learn to provide cooperative learning activities to encourage positive social interaction among children, to promote positive strategies of conflict resolution and to develop personal self-control, self-motivation and self- esteem - Identify the principles of child guidance based on the developmental characteristics of young children