Discipline and Classroom Management for Secondary/All Grade Teachers

Catalog description

This course is designed to assist students preparing for the secondary or all grade classroom in developing practical skills and techniques for organizing the classroom and maintaining effective discipline. Students develop a plan for discipline and classroom management which utilizes a proactive approach based on positive ethical practices consistent with Christian and democratic principles. Several widely accepted discipline theories along with the study of legal implications for teachers are used in conjunction with observations and case studies to assist students in developing effective discipline plans. Prerequisite: EDU 150. Secondary/all grade education majors only.