EDUC 7127 - Strategies for Creating a Positive Learning Environment

3 cr.

Best practices in classroom management that support positive student behavior are addressed. The course presents strategies such as organizing time, materials, and space as well as activators, summarizers and transitions for smooth classroom operation and effective instruction. Students will be prepared to understand underlying causes of challenging behaviors and consider appropriate interventions. Federal and state laws as they pertain to the legal procedures for all teachers, including teachers of students with disabilities and ELL students will be presented. This course involves embedded experiential (field-based) learning components.