Classroom Management

Course Details

Course Number: 3162 Fall 2012

Location: Off-Campus

Classroom Number: MSU Room - Cunningham Elementary

Course Attachments

EDUC 3162 Syllabus EDUC 3162 Fall 2012 - Nagel-20120830-100642.pdf

Textbooks

MSU Faculty Member

Paul Nagel
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Course Objectives

Course Objectives

The teacher candidate will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to create a classroom environment of respect and rapport that fosters a positive climate for learning, equity, and excellence. The knowledge and skills will be developed within the following areas:

Engaging student learning through appropriate instructional planning
Creating an environment of respect and rapport
Establishing an environment for learning and excellence
Managing classroom procedures and student behavior
Maintaining a physical and emotional environment that is safe and productive

(Adopted from the PEDAGOGY AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES STANDARDS; EC-GRADE 12)

Course Expectations

Assessment

One measure of your success in the course will be determined by your success in demonstrating your knowledge of the skills and tools necessary to effectively manage the classroom.

As you complete the assignments for this class, you will demonstrate skills from the following six categories:

Engaging student learning through appropriate instructional planning
Creating an environment of respect and rapport
Establishing an environment for learning and excellence
Managing classroom procedures
Managing student behavior
Maintaining a physical and emotional environment that is safe and productive

Grading Standards

Assignment Value

All assignments must be typed (using a word-processing program), neat, double spaced, in 10 or 12 point cpi. A word processing program is available for student use in MSU Computer Labs.

Although content is of primary concern, appearance, grammar, composition, and spelling are considered in the determination of the final grade of each assignment. Each non-content error (typographical, spelling, grammatical, etc.) will result in a deduction.

Lesson Planning Assessment – 100 points

Learning Module Choice Activities – 50 points

Activities contained in the modules, including written assignments, account for this portion of your final grade. You may choose the activity which is of most interest to you. The choice activities include: Behavior Website Reviews and Reflection, IRIS Activity – Behavior Interventions and Reflection, Bullying – Plan and Reflection, Motivation Plan and Reflection

Group Chapter Presentations – 50 points

Classroom Management Plan – 100 points

Note: Classroom Management Plan is to be submitted through TK20 and evaluated by the rubric.

Best/Worst Teacher Reflection – 20 points

Contextual Factors Reflection – 50 points

Field Reflection Journal (3 entries) – 30 points

Attendance and Participation – 50 points

Final Exam – 50 points

Final Grade Possibilities – 500 points

Grade	Point Range
A 93%-100%	463-500
B 86%-92%	428-462
C 78%-85%	388-427
D 70%-77%	348-387
F below 69%	347

Grade Scale:

Grading Policies:

All assignments must be attempted to be eligible to receive an A or B. All field experience hours must be documented to be eligible to take the final examination and receive a passing grade in this course. Five points per day late will be deducted on all assignments. All assignments (including planning lesson, classroom management, journal entries etc.) will not be accepted three days past the due date unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Submission Format Policy

All assignments must be typed (using a word-processing program), neat, double spaced, in 10 or 12 point cpi. A word processing program is available for student use in MSU Computer Labs.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

Attendance: Professional teachers are dependable, reliable, and responsible. Therefore, candidates are expected to be on time and in attendance at every class, and to stay for the entire class. Tardiness, leaving early, and absences are considered evidence of lack of dependability, and are taken seriously.

Course grades will be affected by each absence. Daily grades are given for class participation and in-class assignments. Daily work cannot be made up. I will only take responsibility for having handouts and materials at class on the day initially provided. If you have to be absent, be sure you have arranged for a peer to obtain materials for you. Call or email the appropriate professor/mentor teacher if you are going to be late or absent for lecture or internship.

Absences will cost you 5 points per class. Any absences beyond 3 will demonstrate the candidate’s lack of professional responsibility and may result in the candidate being dropped from the course or issued a fitness alert. It is the candidate’s responsibility to make up any missed work.

Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.