Creating Positive Classroom Environments

Catalog description

This course will focus on the role of classroom organization and behavior management in developing positive teaching and learning environments. The impact of the physical environment, transitions, procedures, norms and expectations on managing behavior will be discussed. Developing communication and social skills and fostering a collaborative relationship between the teacher and students will be examined. Alternative approaches to managing routine and disruptive discipline problems while also creating learning spaces where students are willing to take risks and learn from mistakes will be considered.