Introduction to Restorative Practices - EDU-X735R
Course Description
Discover a New Approach to Discipline and Classroom Management
In this introductory course on Restorative Practices, you will learn how to create safe schools, gain control of the classroom, and address student mental health needs while maximizing academic outcomes. Schools across the nation are implementing alternatives to outdated punishment-based discipline in order to cultivate better classroom management, create positive peer mediation practices, and build community. This course places an emphasis on implementing "real life" solutions that are beneficial to students, teachers and staff.
This course is not associated with the Restorative Justice Facilitation and Leadership Certificate program, and is not applicable toward its requirements.
Learner Outcomes
- Evaluate alternatives to punishment-based discipline at the individual, class and school level
- Identify best practices, core concepts, and tools for implementing and evaluating restorative practices in one’s educational setting
- Assess the benefits, potential limitations and challenges associated with implementing restorative practices
- Create a comprehensive resource to support classroom implementation of restorative practices
Course Details
Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Teachers (Grade K-12), Administrators, School Counselors, and others wishing to implement classroom-based or school-wide Restorative practices, as an alternative to traditional classroom management and discipline strategies.
Course Materials: None
Testimonials
"This was an excellent class and I have gained substantial knowledge and perspective regarding Restorative Practices, and will implement aspects in my teaching. Thank you! " -- London Woodfin, Educator, Los Angeles Unified School District, California
"I enjoyed this course. It provided new ideas as well as validation for my current methods." -- Christi Gohl, Educator, Twin Rivers, California
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Beginning Teachers Series : Courses - Enroll in One or More
- Effective Classroom Management Solutions Certificate : Elective Courses - Complete 1 of the following 3 courses:
- Professional Teachers Program Series : Courses - Enroll in One or More
- Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in the Classroom 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.