Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/25/03
EDU236 20042-99999	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Introduction to Relationships in a Classroom Setting
Analysis of K-12 classroom interactions, classroom environment, and classroom management skills from a teacher's point of view. Focus on classroom as a multidimensional environment in which principles of classroom design, communication, management, and resources determine effectiveness. Prerequisites: None. EDU221 suggested but not required.

 

Course Note:Requires a 20-hour field experience in a K-12 classroom.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
EDU236   20042-99999	Introduction to Relationships in a Classroom Setting

1.	Perform analyses of influential factors in effective classroom culture, environment, communication, and control. (I, II, III)
2.	Describe teacher behaviors and strategies for discipline prevention and intervention at a variety of developmental levels. (I, II, III)
3.	Conduct evaluation of factors positively influencing student behavior and learning. (I, II, III, IV)
4.	Complete an analysis of case study and a self-assessment of classroom management philosophy during a 20-hour field experience. (I, II, III, IV)
5.	Compare and contrast theories of prevention, intervention, and disciplinary action that determine classroom environment. (III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
EDU236   20042-99999	Introduction to Relationships in a Classroom Setting

I. Classroom Culture and Climate A. Social and emotional environment 1. Appropriate student-teacher relationship 2. The "culturally responsive" classroom 3. Student-centeredness 4. Trusting, risk-taking climate 5. Needs identification and plans for action 6. Control and self-control in the classroom B. Physical environment 1. Organizational structures for classrooms 2. Management features of a classroom a. Rules b. Procedures c. Routines 3. Curriculum features C. Learning-conducive environments 1. How-to planning for individual and cooperative learning activities 2. Management of discussions a. Setting ground rules b. Using questions 3. Design of learning centers II. Communication Within and Beyond the Classroom A. Teacher as communicator 1. Encouragement and positive reinforcement 2. Appropriate nonverbal communication B. Interactions with students 1. Teacher proximity 2. Misdemeanor and chronic or severe misbehavior 3. Behavior records C. Interactions among students 1. Conflict management strategies 2. Peer mediation 3. Peer mentoring D. Interactions with parents and families 1. Effective letters of introduction to parents 2. Design of classroom newsletter or website 3. Planning for effective parent conferences E. Interactions with colleagues 1. Role of peer coaching 2. Importance of professional involvement III. Exploration of Behavior Management Theories A. Skinner: Discipline through shaping desired behavior B. Kounin: Discipline through classroom management C. Dreikur: Discipline through democratic teaching D. Canter: Discipline through assertive behavior management E. Jones: Discipline through incentive systems F. Glassser: Discipline through positive reinforcement and meeting needs G. Curwin: Discipline through dignity IV. Current Issues in Classroom Relationships A. Learning styles B. Teaching styles C. Responsibility training D. Motivation theory E. Options for scheduling

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