Foundations of Classroom Management

Foundations of Classroom Management
Exploring philosophies of classroom management focusing on promoting child guidance in an engaging and effective K-6 classroom learning environment.
EL ED
324
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesEL ED 203
 TaughtFall, Winter, Spring
 ProgramsContaining EL ED 324
Course Outcomes

El Ed 324 Course Outcomes

Throughout this course, the students will:

  • Compare and contrast management theories and approaches to classroom management.
  • Identify ways to prevent management problems.
  • Describe practical approaches for management interventions or ways of addressing problems that arise.
  • Identify the components of an effective learning environment.
  • Identify practices and strategies of a democratic classroom.
  • Explore ways to motivate children using effective motivational theories.
  • Formulate a personal management philosophy.
  • Create a classroom management plan.
  • Describe how needs of diverse learners are met in various components of management.
  • Identify management approaches that align with the vision of the McKay School of Education and the Educator Preparation Program.