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EDUC 326-3

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT & DISCIPLINE

(E02.00)

Dr. Don Northey?

Office: EDB

8645

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Phone: 604-291-3745

Office Hours: TBD

MONDAY 4:30-7:20 pm

EDB 7500B

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

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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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