Classroom Management and Collaboration in Inclusive Settings

Catalog description

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