Department of Curriculum and Instruction College of Education Pittsburg State University Summer 2009 Course Number: Title: Instructor: Office CURIN 836-81 Positive Classroom Management Dr. Pam Sells 117B Hughes Hall Department of Curriculum and Instruction Pittsburg State University 620-235-6513 (Office) 417-437-7177 (Cell) Office Hours: Date of Class: Time: Room: Credits: By appointment June 12, 13 and 19, 20 8:30-4:30 213 3 Course Description: Classroom management is an area of concern for all teachers. This course will focus on classroom structure, including rules, routines, procedures and relationship skills that build upon the prevention of discipline problems. The seminar will assess current management practices to establish what does and does not work in the classroom. Establishing boundaries will teach you how to discipline with your body and not your mouth. Plan for results, not excuses will focus on how to help students become successful in the classroom. This class will also include how to recognize the responsible student, and get the entire class to work together for the good of all. Purpose of Course: This course is designed to provide teachers with the knowledge they need to be effective in the area of positive classroom management skills. Positive classroom management focuses upon the basics of management, which are the same wherever you encounter them in life. Clarifying goals, structuring the environment for success, imparting necessary skills, establishing boundaries, building cooperation and creating a sense of shared purpose – these are the basics of leadership. Required Course Text: Frederic H. Jones and Associates, Inc. ( 2007) Tools for Teaching 103 Quary Lane Santa Cruz, CA Course Objectives: As a result of the study of CURIN 836 the students should be able to: Standard # 3 The educator demonstrates the ability to provide different approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are equitable, that are based on developmental levels, and that are adapted to diverse learners, including those with exceptionalities. (Diversity) 1. Structure a classroom for effective classroom management that will promote instructional opportunities for all learners. 2. Define omission training and describe its purpose. Standard # 5 The educator uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation. 1. Structure a classroom environment that will provide a safe school climate. 2. Define the typical classroom disruptions that disrupt the learning environment. 3. Define action dilemma. 4. Establish the critical features of room arrangement 5. Create a positive first day of school. 6. Define the term back up system, and understand why they fail for the most part. 7. Understand the proper role of the back up system. Standard # 6 The educator uses a variety of effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. 1. Define what the term “working the crowd” means. 2. Establish a plan for sharing rules, routines, and procedures. 3. Define the term “establishing boundaries” and how to use this procedure. 4. Realize the “fight-flight reflex and how to overcome this normal reaction. 5. Define responsibility training, and how to reinforce this concept in the classroom. 6. How to establish and reward time on task behavior. 7. Establish small non-emotional responses to student behavior. Attendance Policy: Many learning activities of this course do not readily lend themselves to examination, thus attendance and participation in class activities is expected and required. The class will meet a total of four days. If you must miss for any reason, please notify me immediately. Teaching Strategies: The instructor will use various models of instruction to help achieve the course objectives. Teaching methods used will be class discussion, lecture, role playing, video presentations and group activities. Course Requirements: Each student will be responsible for reading the required text and taking part in class activities. Grade: The grade for this class is based upon completion of the study guides, group projects and answering questions over the lesson presented.