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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

EDUC 326-3

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT & DISCIPLINE

C. NORRIS

AHCOTE

FORT ST. JOHN

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC

401/402

or one of EDUC 100, 220, 230, 240.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

Overarching Understanding:

The teacher is the decisive element of the "climate" in the classroom.

Essential Understandings:

• There are many models of classroom management that have been proposed (and used)

emphasizing different values and goals.

• The process of change is often difficult, particularly when it involves making a behavioral change.

• Classroom management is part of a bigger picture in schools and school districts.

• As teaching is an expression of self (Palmer), so also is classroom management.

Text(s): Models of Classroom Management: Principles, Practices, and Critical considerations by J.

Martin, J. Sugarman, & J. McNamara. Calgary, Alberta: Detselig Enterprises, Ltd., 2000.

Requirements:

• an assignment regarding behavior change

• an interview assignment

• a presentation to the class on a management theory

• a portfolio of a personal management plan

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