Maximizing Student Achievement through Classroom Management (Elem) (prev #: EDU-506YA) - EDU-X796
Course Description
Improve Your Classroom Management Skills - Convenient Online Professional Growth
This course will provide teachers with a variety of resources and strategies to help manage their classrooms to promote student achievement. The focus will be on both effective prevention as well as intervention approaches. Examine well-managed classrooms where students know what is expected of them, materials are stimulating and accessible, and teaching methods are appropriate to the students' learning styles and needs.
This course is also applicable toward the Effective Classroom Management Solutions Certificate course requirements.
Learner Outcomes
- Analyze classroom management styles
- Identify the unique behavior management needs of a given classroom
- Identify strategies for managing behaviors during group work
- Identify character education strategies that support student achievement
- Identify teacher behaviors that enhance or detract from student success
- Develop rules and routines for an effective learning environment
- Develop instructional strategies that promote desired behaviors
- Create a classroom space that is affirming and welcoming for all learners
- Create classroom management plans that promote student achievement
Course Details
Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for all teachers (Grades K-6)
Course Materials: All materials for this course are included in the online course
Testimonials
"Thank you for a well-designed course and a great assembly of valuable and relevant information. I enjoyed the class and feel that I have learned quite a bit from my participation." -- T. Scott Gates, 6th Grade Educator
"This class was a great refresher of what I know, had helpful new ideas, and will help me be more successful in my classroom." -- Christi Gohl, Educator, Twin Rivers, California
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Effective Classroom Management Solutions Certificate : Elective Courses - Complete 1 of the following 3 courses:
- Professional Teachers Program Series : Courses - Enroll in One or More
Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. You will use course textbooks, manuals, assignments and exams to learn and earn credit. Depending on the course, you may also use streaming audio and video, CD-ROM, and download embedded materials through the Internet. Communication with your instructor will take place through your course site online. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams. You can register at any time and you will have six months from the time of registration to complete your course.