TED 5311
California State University East Bay
College of Education and Allied Studies
Department of Teacher Education
Classroom Environment
Summer Quarter 2013
2 units
Instructor: Deb St Clair
Class Location: Hayward Campus, Room AE-0378
Class Schedule: Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 3:50 pm (TED5311 Sect. 0325)
E-mail Address: deborah.st.clair@csueastbay.edu
Instructor’s Website for this class: http://csebted5311sect0325.weebly.com/
Office Hours: By appointment before or after class meeting
Required Reading
Because this course emphasizes practical strategies, techniques, and activities, the readings and assignments are
important background for class sessions and provide a theoretical framework for the course. They are critical to
achieving the objectives of the course, for enhancing class participation, and for contributing to a sense of
community in class. You are expected to bring your text to class. Reference will be made to pages, charts and
graphics in the book. Reading related to the course assignments and activities for the week scheduled should be
completed prior to attending class.
Required Text
Wong, H. (2009). The First Days of School (4th ed.). Harry K Wong Publications
ISBN-13: 978-0976423317
Conceptual Framework Theme Statement
Preparing leaders committed to social justice and democracy
How this Course Connects with the Theme
This course prepares educational leaders who provide equal educational opportunities for students through
instruction aligned to state standards and sensitivity to students’ unique developmental needs.
Course Description
TED 5311 will provide strategies for a productive classroom learning environment, including models of
classroom management, crisis prevention, and an introduction to school law. The prerequisite is admission to
the multiple or single subject teaching credential program.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Through active participation in this course, students will:
1. Compare and contrast specific classroom management models and select classroom management models
that are appropriate to specific settings;
2. Assess his/her own attitudes about classroom management and identify ways to apply and document
effective classroom management in his/her own classroom;
3. Utilize effective communication skills for students, families, and colleagues to support students’
learning and emotional well-being;
4. Manage and respond to student conduct effectively in a variety of classroom activities, both in small
groups and as an entire class;
5. Promote a positive learning environment and foster mutual respect among students;
6. Use information obtained in this course as part of reflective practice in planning, implementing and
evaluating instruction.
Course Requirements
1. Class participation – 5 points/class – total 35 points
a. Student has read and completed all assignment material before class.
b. Student is in attendance
c. Student participates in discussions, and individual and group activities
d. Student completes assignments on time
2. Assignments – total 35 points
a. First Day Checklist - to include Positive Expectations - 8 points
i. What Makes an Effective Teacher
ii. Poll: My Journey to Effectiveness (will take 2 times)
iii. Reflection Assignment on My Journey to Effectiveness - 4 points
b. Behavior Management Plan - 15 points
i. Procedures Assignment Part 1
ii. List of Suggestions in Response to Classroom Scenario
c. Welcome Letter - 8 points
3. Lesson Plan / ESA Assignment – total 30 points (10 points each) with a score of 2 or higher when
writing the reflection piece in response to the lesson plan on the rubric to pass the course.
a. Three part assignment:
i. Lesson Plan Guide (begin to write a lesson plan)
ii. Developing step by step Procedure with visual support (use PPt template)
iii. Reflection Assignment (ESA portion, relates to PACT Rubric H9 & H10, must score a 2
on both portions of the rubric)
Embedded Signature Assignments (ESAs) Part 3 of the Lesson Plan/ESA Assignment is not only a requirement for the
course but also a required assignment as a component of your credentialing requirements. There are two aspects to your
grade for this assignment. You must receive a minimum of 2 on all rubrics/ components of the rubrics (not average) to pass
the course. Additionally, the assignment is worth include point value points towards your final grade in the course. Despite
your cumulative grade in this course, you must receive a minimum of 2 in each of the rubric areas/ components (not average).
Failure to receive a minimum of 2 on all rubrics/ components of the rubrics (not average) will result in an assigned F grade in
this course and you will need to retake the course at a later date. A grade of Incomplete will not be assigned due to a score of
less than 2 in any of the rubrics/components (not average). This assignment will be due in the first half of the term allowing
for one resubmission. Guidance regarding resubmission will be provided during the professor’s regularly scheduled office
hours. You will be responsible to schedule a time to meet with your professor for guidance regarding resubmission, if desired.
Failure to submit on time or with an incomplete initial submission will not result in the allowance of a resubmission.
Grading
Course assignments/activities will be graded on a 100-pt scale: 100-95= A, 94-90=A-, 89-87=B+, 86-83=B,
82-80=B-, 79-77=C+, 76-73=C, 72-70=C-, below 70 the course must be repeated.
Course Assignments
1. Attendance & Participation
Students are required to attend class, read assigned material, and participate in discussions, and
individual and group work activities. If for some reason you are not able to attend a class due to an
emergency, please contact the instructor via email or a message through another student as soon as
possible. Evidence of attendance is done by taking and wearing your name tag. Return the tag to the
box at the door at the end of each period. If your time of tardiness or early departure for one or more
meetings totals more than 90 minutes, the course grade will be lowered by one level, e.g., from A to A-.
If the time of tardiness or early departure totals more than 180 minutes, the course grade will be lowered
by two levels, e.g., from A to B+.
2. Individual and Group Activities/Assignments (70%):
Students in this course will work both individually and in groups to develop expertise in their own
practice for working with diverse groups of people. Particular emphasis will be placed on the unique
situational experiences of teachers and students in the urban context. Students will be expected to
complete the “Before Class” requirements prior to each class session. All assignments must be brought
to class or submitted via Blackboard on or before the date they are due (or on specific digital tool site
specified for the assignment). NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. There are 5 points
possible for each class meeting. In order to receive all 5 points for a class meeting, students must arrive
on time, be prepared for class discussions/activities, cooperatively work within a group, and actively
participate in class discussions. Make sure you have completed the “Before Class” requirements prior to
the class meeting so you are prepared to participate. An absence will result in a loss of 5 points. One
absence may be made up for full credit by completing an alternate written assignment.
4. Lesson Plan (30%)
This is a culminating activity which students will work on throughout the course. Students will prepare
a lesson (using the approved lesson plan template for the program), with all the routines, procedures,
rules and activities necessary to engage students with a particular content standard(s) at either their
appropriate level (elementary, middle or high school level). This will include your Embedded Signature
Assignment which is centered around reflection, next steps and monitoring student progress on the
approved lesson plan template (H9 & H10 on the PACT Rubric). Combined 30 points total with a score
of 2 or higher when writing the reflection piece in response to the lesson plan on the rubric to pass the
course.
Logistical Note: All classes will begin on time; please be prompt. You are welcome to bring snacks and/or
light refreshment to enjoy in class. There will be one 15-minute break during each class session.
Course Reading and Assignment Schedule
DATE LESSON
Before Class
In Class
Assignment
Week 1 Topic: Effective
6/27
Teacher
Read Chapters 1-5
Visit Instructor Website
Watch: Harry Wong Video Clip
http://youtu.be/u27OKWfLh6Y
Review
Review Course
Syllabus and
Assignments
Procedures Assignment
Part 1 – Use What makes
an Effective Teacher as a
guide.
Go through Lesson



Student Learning Pyramid
Lesson Plan/ESA Assignment
Pact Rubric
Complete:
 What makes an Effective
Teacher?
 Complete Poll: My Journey to
Effectiveness
Plan/ESA
Assignment and
PACT Rubric
DUE: On Edmodo by
7/1
Discuss:
What makes and
Effective Teacher
My Journey to
Effectiveness
Review
Procedures
Assignment Pt1
First Day
Checklist
Assignment
Week 2 Topic:
7/04
First Day of
(onSchool
line)
Read Chapters 6-13
Read Article, “All Kids Can Learn”
“In Class” Time
Work On:
First Day Checklist
DUE: On Edmodo by
7/8
First Day Checklist
Read Chapters 1420
List of Suggestions to
Scenario
DUE: Complete Survey
Read Typical Class Assignment by 7/8
Scenario
Complete List of
Suggestions to
Scenario
Week 3 Topic:
7/11
Well Managed
Classroom
Review feedback from Procedures
Assignment Pt 1
Review Behavior Management Plan
Assignment
Read Chapters 21-24
Review Lesson Plan/ESA Assignment and
decide on content standards and objective
for lesson
Read: “Writing Measuring Learning
Outcomes”
In Class
Discussion:
Procedures Assign.
Pt 1
Typical Class
Scenario and list of
suggestions
Review:
Behavior
Management Plan
(use Procedures
Assign. Part 1 as
reference)
Lesson Plan/ESA
Assignment
Work on:
Lesson Plan ESA
Assignment Part 1
& Part 2
Behavior
Draft of Behavior
Management Plan
DUE: On Edmodo by
7/15 to receive feedback
Rough Draft of Lesson
Plan Part 1 & Part 2
DUE: On Edmodo by
7/15 to receive feedback
(does not include PPt
Presentation – just
prepare in outline form)
Management Plan
Week 4 Topic:
7/18
Lesson Mastery
Week 5 Topic:
7/25
Lesson Mastery
(Part 2) &
Communication
Refer back to Chapters: 13, 21-24
Read: Chapters 25-26
Watch: How to Engage Underperforming
Students
Article, “Five Strategies to Ensure Student
Learning” & Watch Video linked to
article.
Presentations on 7/24
Review PPt Template for Part 2 of Lesson
Plan/ESA Assignment
Work On:
Revisions of
Lesson Plan Part 1
& Part 2 (start
working on PPt for
Part 2)
Revisions to
Behavior
Management Plan
Writing
Review Lesson Plan/ESA Assignment Part
3
Review PACT Rubric H9 & H10
Review Welcome Letter Assignment
Procedure
PowerPoint
Presentations by
each student
Draft of Welcome Letter
DUE: On Edmodo by
7/29
Lesson Plan/ESA
Assignment Part 2
PowerPoint
DUE: Email link to
presentation to
Instructor by 7/22 thru
Google Docs
Review:
Lesson Plan/ESA
Assignment Part 3
Work On:
Welcome Letter
Lesson Plan/ESA
Assignment Part 3
Week 6 Topic:
8/1
Lesson Plan ESA
Assignment
Complete (again): Poll: My Journey to
Effectiveness
Complete Reflection Assignment on My
Journey to Effectiveness
Continue working on Lesson Plan/ESA
Assignment Part 3
Work on (with
someone else to
get feedback):
Behavior
Management Plan
First Day Checklist
Welcome Letter
During that time:
Meet with
instructor to go
over Lesson
Plan/ESA
Assignment Part 13
If time:
Look at Web 2.0
Tools for
Classroom
Management
Week 7 Topic:
8/8
Final Turn-In
(online)
The Following Final Assignments Must be
Posted to Blackboard by 11:59 pm on 8/8
 First Day Checklist
 Behavior Management Plan
 Welcome Letter
Rough Draft of Lesson
Plan/ESA Assignment
Part 3
DUE: on Edmodo by 8/5
(will receive feedback
from instructor based on
the PACT Rubric)



Reflection on My Journey to
Effectiveness
Lesson Plan/ESA Assignments
Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3
Part 3 will be scored by 8/12/13.
If student does not score a 2 on
both H9 & H10 Rubric, will need
to make improvements/re-write
and re-submit by 8/16/13.