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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Analyzing Behavior and Managing the Classroom
Course: EDU253

First Term: 2015 Fall
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Analyzing behavior and classroom management techniques. Classroom discipline models, student behavior and misbehavior, group dynamics, student self-motivation and learning styles covered. Professional Teaching Standards emphasized.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define behavior and misbehavior. (I)
2. Explain types of misbehavior. (I)
3. Apply theories of behavior and misbehavior. (I)
4. Apply Professional Teaching Standards to classroom management. (I-VII)
5. Differentiate between preventive, supportive and corrective discipline. (II)
6. Create a system of discipline which maximizes learning and instructional time. (II)
7. Define and trace the history of corporal punishment. (II)
8. Identify models of discipline. (III)
9. Analyze models of discipline. (III)
10. Summarize types of classroom management. (IV)
11. Use a variety of techniques to manage a classroom. (IV)
12. Summarize various learning styles. (V)
13. Communicate effectively with students to promote student self-motivation. (VI)
14. Plan individual and group activities which facilitate age- appropriate social behavior. (VII)
15. Organize events to involve parents in their child`s education. (VII)
16. Complete field experience as a volunteer teacher aide. (VIII)
17. Summarize the field experience. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Behavior/Misbehavior
   A. Definitions
   B. Types of Misbehavior
      1. Aggression
      2. Defiance of Authority
      3. Class Disruptions
   C. Theories
II. Discipline
   A. Definition
   B. Types
      1. Preventive
      2. Supportive
      3. Corrective
   C. Discipline System Purpose
      1. Maximize Learning Time
      2. Maximize Instructional Time
   D. Establishing Discipline System
      1. School Board Policy
      2. Rules of Student Conduct
      3. Enforcement
      4. Consequences/Punishments
   E. Corporal Punishment
      1. History
      2. Controversy
      3. Litigation
III. Models of Discipline
IV. Classroom Management
   A. Styles/Types
   B. Techniques
   C. Positive Learning Environment
   D. Culturally Responsive
   E. Classroom Safety
V. Learning Styles
VI. Communication
   A. Students
   B. Parents
   C. Listening/Responding
   D. Resolving Conflicts
VII. Classroom Activities
   A. Organization
   B. Individual Projects
   C. Group Projects
   D. Parent Involvement
VIII. Field Experience
   A. Classroom Observation
   B. Classroom Participation
   C. Reflection


 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 16, 2015

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