Spring 2017 Course Syllabi

EDUC 220 - Classroom Management

Dakota College Bottineau

Spring 2017

Tuesday and Thursday - 11:00-12:15

3 Semester Credits

Instructor:

Ms. Jackie Migler, MS

Phone:

701-228-5466

Email:

jacalyn.migler@dakotacollege.edu

Office:

Arntzen 11, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00-11:00

Text Book:

Weinstein, C.S., Romano, M.E., & Mignano, Jr. A. (2011). 5th Ed.

Elementary

Classroom Management: Lessons from Research and Practice.

New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN:

0073010367

Resources:

This course will use the Internet for viewing videos and various sites exploring

educational sites. Please make sure that you have access to a computer/internet. There will

also be additional discussion papers, supplemental readings, and reading assignments that will

be required.

Course Description:

This course will provide an introduction to classroom management

techniques for the elementary teacher or paraeducator. Topics that will be covered include:

physical classroom space, building caring relationships, establishing behavioral norms, working

with families, managing student work, and dealing with problem behavior.

Prerequisites:

None

Course Goals:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

● Recognize behavioral norms within the classroom setting

● Describe management skills as related to the classroom

● Give details regarding unique aspects of the classroom including special needs and

problem behaviors

● Distinguish the role of the paraeducator and the teacher in guiding the classroom

● Formulate techniques and strategies to modify student activities based on student

behaviors and skill level

● Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of classroom management programs

Course Requirements:

Grading is based on a standard college curve, where students earn a grade based upon the

percent of total points possible. Drop quizzes may not be made up. There will be a one week

grace period to make up any missed exams or assignments. Any missed exam/work not made

up within that allotted time will be given a zero. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule