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This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class.  Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation. 

Hybrid Web-Enhanced Course Special Meeting Requirements

This is a hybrid web-enhanced course that includes “live” synchronous class meetings one night a week during scheduled class time using the Big Blue Button web conferencing system. Students are required to log in and attend the synchronous meetings.  Students will need access to a computer or tablet with reliable high-speed internet connection, along with a webcam, microphone and either speakers or headphones.

The remaining credit hours for the course will be fulfilled through online assignments completed in myCMU. Students must participate in the live meetings and online assignments to be successful in this course.

Students will access Big Blue Button meetings by clicking “Online Meetings” located on the left side menu of this course in myCMU once the course begins. To participate in the meeting, click on the appropriate week's link during the scheduled time and day of the course. Recorded sessions can also be accessed here.

Textbooks

Course Required Textbooks:

Linsin, M. (2013). The Classroom Management Secret: And 45 Other Keys to a Well-Behaved Class. San Diego, CA: JME Publishing. ISBN 9781889236278

Linsin, M. (2016). The Happy Teacher Habits: 11 Habits of the Happiest, Most Effective Teachers on Earth. San Diego, CA: JME Publishing. ISBN 978069265924

 

Classroom Management Books (Students will choose 1 of the titles below):

Clark, R. (2003). The Essential 55: An Award-Winning Educator's Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child. New York: Hyperion. ISBN 978-0316424776

Clark, R. (2004). The Excellent 11: Qualities Teachers and Parents Use to Motivate, Inspire and Educate Children. New York: Hyperion. ISBN 978-1401308032

Covey, S. R., Covey, S., Summers, M., & Hatch, D. K. (2014). The Leader in Me: How Schools Around the World are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time. New York: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks. ISBN 978-1476772189

Fay, J., & Funk, D. (1995). Teaching with Love & Logic: Taking Control of the Classroom. Golden, CO: Love and Logic Press. ISBN 978-0944634486

Hannigan, J. D., & Hauser, L. (2015). The PBIS Tier One Handbook: A Practical Approach to Implementing the Champion Model. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin. ISBN 978-1483375571

Lemov, D. (2015). Teach Like a Champion 2.0: 62 Techniques that Put Students On the Path to College. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. ISBN 978-1118901854

Marzano, R. J., Marzano, J. S., & Pickering, D. (2003). Classroom Management that Works: Research-Based Strategies for Every Teacher. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. ISBN 978-0871207937

Otten, K. L., & Tuttle, J. L. (2011). How to Reach and Teach Children with Challenging Behavior: Practical, Ready-to-Use Interventions that Work. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. ISBN 978-0470505168

Wong, H. K., Wong. (2018). The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher, 5th edition. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong Publications. ISBN 978-0976423386

Wong, H. K., Wong, R. T., Jondahl, S. F., & Ferguson, O. F. (2018). The Classroom Management Book, 2nd edition. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong Publications. ISBN 978-0976423393

Or other titles as approved by the instructor

 

Course Description

Organization, procedures, and management of the classroom including approaches to disciplinary problems. Meets MEd Standard 5.  Credit hours: 3.0

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant should be able to:

  • Evaluate present level of classroom management skills
  • Analyze the impact of expectations on students and teachers
  • Be able to create positive tone in the classroom through management techniques
  • Determine methods to establish discipline in the classroom
  • Determine the importance of structuring their classroom
  • Optimize assessment and feedback to enhance the management of students
  • Create plans for specific disciplinary issues