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Effective Classroom Management
EDUC 744 911 - Elementary
EDUC 744 912 - Middle School/High School
2 semester hours graduate credit
Instructor: Vicki Zylstra
Discover best practices of effective classroom management, how to establish a productive classroom climate, how to work with students with many types of special needs and apply a variety of management techniques to help students become responsible for their behaviors and choices. Learn how to increase student motivation, build positive student-teacher relationships, and develop effective partnerships between parents and school. Includes strategies to minimize and prevent classroom and behavior management problems and time management techniques such as managing email, paperwork, planning, and classroom organization.
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Explore how to create a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation for every student.
Topics include:
- How to maintain classroom discipline and create an open, supportive environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness
- How to guide students in goal setting and assessing their own learning
- How to establish, communicate, model, and maintain standards of responsible student behavior
- How to use instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement
- Strategies for effectively communicating with parents
- Strategies for teachers and administrators working together
- Effective learning activities that prevent classroom management difficulties and cultivate social and group responsibilities
Because this class is asynchronous and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are best for your work and family schedule. Instruction will be differentiated to accommodate learners with varying levels of technical knowledge.
The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All projects/assignments will be submitted via e-mail or presented via the WWW. Instructor/peer comments will be available through discussion groups or sent by e-mail.
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The demand for online education is growing as teachers discover that Web-based courses offer a convenient alternative when pursuing educational and career advancement goals.
Note:The School of Education reserves the right to cancel classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements.
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Email: Joan Vandervelde
Online Professional Development Program Coordinator
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Telephone: (715) 642-0209
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