Classroom management can be challenging for teachers at all levels of education. An understanding of whole group and individual behavior management provides a foundation for classroom success. Through an emphasis on expectations, learning time, praise, redirection, and consequences, teachers can learn to be effective classroom managers.

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt. Each thread must be at least 300 words, include at least two scholarly citations and one scriptural reference in current APA format, and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to two classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 100 words. (CLO: A, B, C)

edTPA Task 1 Lesson Plan Assignment

Candidates will use the provided template to create a lesson plan for a 15–20-minute mini-lesson. (CLO: C)

Field Experience Observation Assignment

The candidate will be required to observe 1 student in a classroom setting for 2 hours. During this observation, the candidate will record all of the behaviors displayed by the student and complete an ABC Chart. The candidate will create a comprehensive list of specific behaviors and write a detailed 400–500-word summary of the observation. (CLO: D)

Case Study Assignments (2)

The candidate will complete two case studies from the Iris Center (open access resource) that addresses how to clearly define a student’s behavior so it can be consistently identified, observed, and measured and how to encourage behavior that is appropriate. Using the resources provided in the case studies (i.e., STAR Sheets) and the assignment templates, the candidate will answer each item in full. Case study templates will be evaluated based on the candidate’s ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and information presented in the STAR Sheets, as well as on grammar, spelling, and formatting. (CLO: B)

Functional Behavior Assessment Assignment

The student will complete the FBA Interview and create a Behavior Intervention Plan based on the information provided in a simulated student scenario. (CLO: B, C)

Behavior Management Philosophy Presentation Assignment

The candidate will share his or her philosophy of classroom and individual behavior management as it relates to establishing classroom expectations, encouraging focused learning time, and the use of praise, redirection, and consequences. A description of legal procedures that must be followed when working with students with exceptional learning needs will also be required. The presentation must follow current APA formatting standards and include a minimum of 20 slides and at least five references. (CLO: A, B, C, E)

Dispositions Assignment

The candidate will complete this reflective assignment to address the LU School of Education conceptual framework and SCRIP mnemonic. The candidate will answer a series of questions regarding his/her overall performance as it relates to social responsibility, commitment, reflective practice, integrity, and professionalism. (CLO: A)