Classroom Management and Collaboration in Inclusive Secondary Schools

Catalog description

This course will provide candidates with the theoretical and practical bases for developing classroom communities that are grounded in the concepts of caring, respect, trust, and membership. Course content is grounded in theory and research on classroom management, positive behavior supports, collaborative decision-making, consultation, and co-teaching. Through field-based projects, reflection and research, candidates will be encouraged to develop the skills necessary to create supportive and well-managed learning environments and to work collaboratively with other professionals and teaching assistants to ensure that all students are fully participating members of the class with meaningful access to the general education curriculum. Field work in inclusive secondary settings will be required.