YOED 4000 Managing the Classroom for Instruction

(WEB-ENHANCED)

Preparing Reflective Decision Makers

Dr. Tammie Brown                        

LRC 173                                          

615 898 2128                                  

615 896 4550, or 615 585 3062      

Email tsbrown@mtsu.edu              

 

Website: http://mtsu.edu/~tsbrown

 

 

 

This course is designed to provide for the introduction, examination, and practice in approaches to classroom management through evaluation within a diverse setting.  Research on classroom management and evaluation is presented for analysis and interpretation.  General topics include discipline, management, organization, teacher behaviors, individual differences, legal issues, and evaluation.  Emphasis is placed on the importance of informed decision-making and reflection in relation to classroom management and evaluation.

 

Text: 

Developing & Using Classroom Assessments (Oosterhor) 3rd Edition (meet class first)

Positive Classroom Management (DiGiulio) 2nd Edition (meet class first)

TK20 packet at the bookstore (If purchased previously do not purchase)

                 

 

Web Assignment Text:

Building Classroom Communities (David A. Levine)

 

Reasonable Accommodations for Students with Disability.

If you have a disability that may require assistance or accommodation, or you have questions related to any accommodations for testing, readers, etc., please speak with me as soon as possible.  Students may also contact the Office of Disabled students’ services (KUC 120, 898-2783) with questions about such services. 

 

Goals and Objective:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.                 Demonstrate knowledge of the research on classroom management and its implication for teacher behavior in the classroom.

2.                 Explain the function of classroom management and discipline in teaching.

3.                 Demonstrate knowledge in the area of managing the classroom to maximize learning

4.                 Develop plans for organization of a classroom.

5.                 Describe techniques for managing individual student behavior.

6.                 Identify teacher influences that can contribute to student misbehaviors.

7.                 Describe techniques used in managing group behavior.

8.                 Describe the effects of individual differences on managing the classroom for instruction.

9.                 Use assessment to manage instruction and behavior.

10.               Use standardized test results (criterion and norm referenced) for diagnostic purposes.

11.               Construct pre and post assessment instruments, teacher-made test, alternative assessments, and portfolios that determine and maximize student learning. 

12.               Create grading criteria and rubrics for evaluating student learning.

13.               Analyze data for planning instruction to meet the needs of a diverse student population.

14.               Prepare a unit plan, which includes alignment of goals, instruction, and assessment.

15.                             Analyze data to determine student learning related to the unit goals and objectives.

Topics:

1.                 Managing Group Behavior

2.                 Managing Diverse Student Behavior

3.                 Managing Your Teacher Behavior

4.                 Discipline in the Secondary School

5.                 Classroom Management with Regard to Curriculum Planning and Unit Planning

6.                 Diversity Characteristics, Contextual Factors, and Instruction

7.                 Use of Assessment to Manage instruction and Behavior

8.                 Analysis of assessment for planning instruction

9.                 Pre and post assessments

10.              Alternative assessments

11.              Standardized Tests

 

Requirements:  (Note:  The first three are required for Student Teaching Portfolio)

 

  1. Unit Plan – 30

Rubrics - Profile of Student Population, Learning Goals (Standards), Lesson Plans, Assessment, Analysis of Student Learning

 

  1. Write a Philosophy of Teaching that explains the implications for classroom management and evaluation – 10 ____

3.     Write a Philosophy and System of Classroom Management and one for Assessment – 10                                                                                                                             ____    

4.    Complete web assignments as assigned –25                     ______, ________, ________, ________

5.     Analyze and discuss topics presented during class (refer to Calendar of Due Dates). – 25   ______

 

Grading Scale:     A – 100-90             B – 89-80  C – 79-70  D – 69-60  F – Below 60 

Professional organization and Web assignments:

SUGGESTIONS:

1.    If the web-assignments are not completed as scheduled, a student will be unable to earn an “A” for the course (Calendar of Due Dates).  REMEMBER:  Keep up with web assignments and adhere to the submission dates of assignments. (Web Assignments)

2.     Keep up with your total points throughout the semester.

3.     If you have a question regarding a grade, speak with or email the instructor as soon as possible

4.     Adhere to assignment deadlines

5.    If you have a question regarding an assignment or need clarification, please speak with the instructor as soon as possible – not the day the assignment is due. 

 

 You can teach a lesson for a day

But if you teach curiosity, you teach for a lifetime.