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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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SPRING SEMESTER 2005
EDUC 326-3 ?
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT & DISCIPLINE
(D01.00)
Dr. Don Northey?
Office: EDB 8645?
Phone: 604-291-3745
Office Hours: TBD
MONDAY 13:30-16:20
AQ4130
PREREQUISITE:
EDUC 401/402 or one of EDUC 100, 220,230, 240.
DESCRIPTION
This course will explore questions regarding classroom management and introduce a variety of models
of classroom management. In this process, participants will be encouraged to assess these models while
at the same time examining and clarifying their own beliefs regarding classroom management. This
investigation coupled with an examination of management strategies will provide a basis for organizing
worthwhile and productive learning experiences. Various strategies such as case studies, small group
discussions and critical analysis will be used to investigate a variety of issues related to classroom
management such as the use of power and authority, implementing cooperative learning and the role of
student choice.
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION
In this course you are expected to complete reading assignments and course assignments. You will
maximize your learning by actively participating in class activities. As this course requires active
involvement, 4% will be deducted for each missed class. All assignments are to be submitted by the due
date specified, unless arranged with the instructor at least one week in advance. Late submissions that
have not been approved in advance will be penalized by a loss of one letter grade (e.g. B to B-) for each
day late. All assignments are to be completed for this course only.
COURSE MATERIALS
Handouts and readings will be provided at cost. Please hand in $20.00 at the second class.
PROPOSED EVALUATION
Final grades will be based on the following:
- Interview with an educator/administrator and a written report ?
30%
- Small group in-class presentation on an issue/approach in
classroom managment including peer self-evaluation
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(instructor 20%, peer
5%)
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25%
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Development of a professional classroom management plan ?
40%
- Participation ?
5%
GRADING SCALE
Letter Grade
Percentage
Definition
Numerical Equivalent
A+
95-100
Excellent,
4.33
A
90-94
outstanding
4.00
A-
85-89
performance
3.67
B+
80-84
Very Good,
3.33
B
75-79
good performance
3.00
B-
70-74
2.67
C+
65-69
Satisfactory
2.33
C
60-64
Performance
2.00
C-
55-59
Marginal
1.67
D
50-54
Performance
1.00
F
<50
Unsatisfactory
0.00
performance
POSSIBLE LIST OF TOPICS
• Exploring the meaning of classroom management
• Metaphors of classroom management
• Developing personal philosophies on classroom management
• Power and authority
• Democratic classrooms
• Preventative management: multiple intelligences and cooperative learning
• Communication approaches
• Problem solving approach
• Rewards
• Student workshop topics
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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE
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The main goal of this course is to enable you to design positive classroom experiences where you and
your students can engage in meaningful work together.
To assure that you meet this goal:
The course design shows you how to create meaningful and respectful relationships with students.
The course also demonstrates the importance of doing worthy work together: work that is
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worthy
of the people doing it and that can be accomplished successfully in the time frame available.
The course illustrates specific ways you can create a classroom that is a safe and comfortable space in
which students and teachers with common goals can work successfully together.
The course introduces you to four models of classroom management, with an emphasis on the
constructivist model.
Prerequisites:
EDUC 401/402 or one of EDUC 100, 220, 230, 240.
TEXT(S):
Mamchur, C.
A Teacher's Guide to Cognitive Type Theory & Learning Style.
Association for Supervision
and Curriculum Development. (1996).
REQUIREMENTS: 3 assignments @ (107o each) ?
307o
Portfolio ?
507o
Take-home final examination ?
20%
REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must
contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (604-291-3112 or
csdo@sfu.ca ).
DELIVERY MODE: Print
FirstClass Computer
Conferencing
MODE OF DELIVERY NOTE:
Last update: 9/30/2004
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES: ?
Course
materials and service fee $40.00
Deposit for additional materials
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$25.00
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