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Oct 31, 2024
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ETOP 423/523 - Classroom and Behavior Management
Semester Hours: Three
This course is a study of the underlying causes of school violence and students being at-risk for school failure at the elementary and secondary school level, as well as a study of the theories and research-based practices that can be used to establish a positive learning environment for all. Topics include: 1) identifying at-risk students; 2) building a positive learning community; 3) teaching social skills and internal behavior management strategies to decrease discipline problems; 4) investigating theories of behavior and discipline; 5) developing proactive classroom management techniques, and culturally responsive instructional and behavioral strategies to decrease disruptive behavior; 6) making the classroom and school safe for students and staff.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisites: EDPS 383 , EDPS 453/553 , EDUC 203 , and EDUC 303 (or MUED 313 or MUED 323 for Music Education majors). *This course is required for all education majors. **This course must be completed before Student Teaching will be allowed. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
Note: This course may not be taken as a Directed Study, credit for prior learning portfolio or as a web course if it is to be used as part of the Master of Arts in Counseling requirements.
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