Elementary/Middle Classroom Management

Catalog description

Elementary and Middle Classroom Management provides an in‑depth exploration of research‑based strategies for creating safe, positive, and productive learning environments in elementary and middle school settings. The course emphasizes proactive and responsive approaches to behavior, relationships, routines, and instruction that support student engagement and academic success. Candidates learn to design classroom structures, establish expectations, foster social‑emotional learning, and implement developmentally appropriate management practices. Topics include motivation, communication, conflict resolution, trauma‑informed practices, family collaboration, and multi‑tiered systems of support (MTSS/PBIS). Students will apply course concepts through observation, analysis, and the design of a comprehensive classroom management plan.