Description
Classroom management is key to successful learning. Theories and anecdotal stories will be examined in determining successful classroom management techniques. Collecting, recording, graphing and analyzing data to make appropriate interventions will be a major component of the course. The use of technology to facilitate data collection will be considered. Opportunities to practice and apply these methods will be provided through class room observations. Building classroom community, character education and Wolakolkiciyapi will stressed. The goal is to provide the knowledge needed to build a safe and inclusive learning environment for students. Graduate Nature of the Course: Students taking this course for graduate credit will complete all assignments required for undergraduate credit and complete a graduate level research project (15-page research paper or a 5-page reflective analysis of a field-based experience) related to the critical role of classroom management in student learning a