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Summer Semester 2001

Classroom Management & Discipline

Mondays 9:30-11:20 in EDB 8620

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DO1.00

(plus tutorials)

PREREQUISITE

60 credit hours

Dr. David Paterson

Office: EDB 8676

Phone: 291-3641

E-mail: dpaterso@sfu.ca

COURSE DESCRIPTION

An examination of contemporary approaches to classroom management and discipline, including a

consideration of legal, organizational, and administrative issues. The major goal of the course is to

enable students to comprehend the basic principles and tenets of a number of management

approaches and to translate these principles into specific teaching strategies and skills.

This term, students will be provided with the opportunity to construct their own approach to

classroom management and discipline. This will be fostered through: (1) an examination of

contemporary models of classroom management and discipline, (2) an opportunity to learn and

practice active learning and basic teaching skills, (3) an exploration of the contemporary classroom

context.

REQUIREMENTS

Final grade will be based on the following:

1. Active Listening Exchange - 30%

2.

Master Teacher Interview and Presentation - 30%

3.

Final Exam - 40%

A web site will be available for student comments, questions, and musings. Your active participation

is encouraged. (http://www.educ.sfu.ca/courses/educ326)

REQUIRED READINGS

Educ 326 Custom Courseware.

Martin, J.,

Sugarman,

J., & McNamara, J.K. (2000). Models of Classroom Management:

Principles, applications, and critical perspectives, 3rd ed. Calgary, AB: Detselig Enterprises Ltd.

ISBN 1-55059-177-0.

Additional handouts and readings will be made available.