ON FRASER UNIVERSITY

Spring Semester 2003 ?

EDUC 326 - 3

Dr. Jo-Ann Majcher

Classroom Management & Discipline ?

Office: EDB 8639

Phone: 604-291-4269

Monday 16:30-19:20 ?

E01.00

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E-mail:

jo-ann_majcher@sfu.ca

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC 401/402 or one of EDUC 100, 220, 230, 240.

DESCRIPTION

This course will introduce the student to contemporary approaches to classroom management and discipline as

well as school-wide discipline initiatives. Using lectures, discussion, and small group activities the many issues

and skills involved in effective management and discipline will be examined. Students will be encouraged to

look at and clarify their own values and goals concerning classroom management and to focus on how they plan

to create positive and productive learning environments.

EVALUATION

Final Grades will be based on a variety of sources that may include some or all of the following:

Critique of weekly readings

Small group in-class presentation

Teacher/Administrator interview

Term Paper

Final Exam

REQUIRED TEXT

Martin, J., Sugarman, J., & McNamara, J. (2002). Models of classroom management: Principles, practices and

critical considerations (3rd ed.) Calgary, AB: Detselig Enterprises.

ISBN 1-55059-177-0

RECOMMENDED TEXTS

(DO NOT PURCHASE RECOMMENDED TEXTS UNTIL AFTER THE FIRST CLASS)

Evertson, C.M., Enimer, E.T., & Worsham, M.E. (2003). Classroom management for elementar

y

teachers

(6th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon

ISBN 0-205-34998-6

Emmer, E.T., Evertson, C.M., & Worsham, M.E. (2003). Classroom management for secondar

y

teachers

(6th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

ISBN 0-205-34995-1