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Jun 07, 2025
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ETOP 423/523 - Classroom and Behavior Management
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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.
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. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. School of Teacher Education Gateway Course: A grade of B or better is required for this course with the opportunity to repeat the course once to achieve the minimum grade.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 203 , EDUC 303 (or MUED 313 for Music Education majors), EDPS 313 , EDPS 453/553 , and admission to the Teacher Education Program.
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