Understanding and Managing Behavior in a Diverse Classroom

Catalog description

This course examines the fundamentals of classroom management and student behavior that are critical to successful learning environments, social interactions and student achievement. The course presents research and effective strategies for developing and maintaining appropriate standards of behavior, classroom organization, management, and optimal use of learning time. Additionally, it addresses the social, emotional and behavioral aspects of working with exceptional learners. A range of social, emotional, behavioral and psycho-educational theories and interventions are examined and discussed.