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EDUC304 Classroom Management for Teachers

Module 2 Forum 1

Discuss at least 10 proactive ideas that you can develop prior to the start of the school year? How will these ideas promote a positive classroom environment?

EDUC304 Classroom Management for Teachers

Module 3 Forum 2

What are 2 ways you can promote open communication with parents? 2 ways with administrators? and 2 ways with colleagues? Why do you think such type of communication is important for developing classroom management?

 

EDUC304 Classroom Management for Teachers

Module 4 Forum 3

Discuss at least 3 motivational strategies that you can use to promote a positive classroom environment.  How does producing a quality lesson plan positively affect classroom management?

EDUC304 Classroom Management for Teachers

Module 5 Forum 4

Discuss your plan for intervention when off-task behavior occurs and include the 3-tiered responses a teacher should follow. What practices should not be used because of their negative effects on behavior management?

EDUC304 Classroom Management for Teachers

Module 6 Forum 5

Identify at least 10 types of classroom reinforcers. Include examples of reinforcers that encourage appropriate behavior. Which are the most effective type of reinforcers and why?

EDUC304 Classroom Management for Teachers

Module 7 Forum 6

Discuss at least 3 sources of diversity that are common in today’s classrooms. What strategies can you employ to encourage appropriate behavior among diverse groups? How does getting to know your students increases your effectiveness for working with diversity?

EDUC304 Classroom Management for Teachers

CLASSROOM CHALLENGE 1 – ROOM ARRANGEMENT

Most researchers agree that room arrangement has an impact on the level of student engagement.  One of the first challenges you will face in your classroom is how to arrange it. Where will I store student materials? What kind of work stations should I have?  How should I arrange the desks?

In this module/week’s challenge you will answer these questions by addressing the following 3 considerations: (1) minimizing distractions, (2) maximizing instructional access, and (3) matching desk arrangement to instruction. Read and study the provided scenario about Leila as you begin to contemplate what your ideal classroom will look like.

Specificity is important with this assignment; as you write your paper, you must continually ask yourself “why” and “how”. In your paper you must discuss each consideration separately regarding how each can be accomplished to help Leila achieve her goal. To earn full credit, your paper must employ specific and quality discourse.

The grading rubric for this assignment is provided in the Course Content folder and should be considered the best source regarding what is required to successfully complete this assignment.

Include the following discussion points in your paper:

A.          Minimizing Distractions

1.          From the scenario provided find and identify 3 distractors you see exemplified that are disturbing Leila in her current seating arrangement.

2.          Use peer-reviewed research articles (provided) to explain why you chose each of the 3 distractors that you identified.  Cite this research in your discussion and include it in a reference list of your sources at the end of your paper.

3.          Use examples from the scenario provided to show how each distractor you identified creates disturbance for Leila in her current seating arrangement.

4.          What solutions can you apply to the classroom arrangement to minimize distractions for Leila?

B.          Maximizing Instructional Access

1.          From the scenario provided find and identify 2 hindrances to instruction/instructional materials for Leila as they pertain to her in her current seating arrangement.

2.          Use peer-reviewed research articles (provided) to explain why you chose each of the 2 hindrances that you identified.  Cite this research in your discussion and include it in a reference list of your sources at the end of your paper.

3.          Use examples from the scenario provided to show how each hindrance you identified creates disturbance for Leila in her current seating arrangement.

4.          What solutions can you apply to the classroom arrangement to maximize instruction/instructional materials for Leila?

C.          Matching Desk Arrangement to Instruction

1.          With consideration of the arrangement of students’ desks in the scenario provided identify what is wrong with this arrangement as it pertains to Leila in her current desk location.

2.          Use peer-reviewed research articles (provided) to explain why you identified this problem with students’ desks as being unsupportive for Leila.  Cite this research in your discussion and include it in a reference list of your sources at the end of your paper.

3.          Use examples from the scenario provided to show how this problem you identified with desk arrangement is unsupportive for Leila.

4.          What solutions can you apply to the arrangement of students’ desks to better match desk arrangement and instruction for Leila?

D.          Biblical Integration – SCRIP

The following are requirements for your paper:

A.          Your paper must meet a minimum of 1200 words (not including the title page, abstract page, and reference page) and be formatted in current APA style.

B.          You must use at least 4 sources in your paper:

1.          1 source must be the Bible (reference which translation you use, i.e. KJV, NKJV, NIV, etc.)

2.          1 source must be the course textbook

3.          2 sources must come from peer-reviewed research articles.

a.          You are encouraged to use the articles that are provided with this classroom challenge in the Course Content.

b.          Research articles:

1)          Must be peer-reviewed;

2)          Must be published within the last 7 years; and 

3)          Must be at least 5 pages.

C.          You must include at least 5 citations within your paper for the work you borrow from all your sources.

Submit your project as a Microsoft Word document using the assignment link provided.

EDUC304 Classroom Management for Teachers

CLASSROOM CHALLENGE 2 – BULLYING IN THE CLASSROOM

Bullying is becoming more and more commonplace in the classroom, even in schools once deemed “safe”. Teaching students how to share space with others at school can positively impact behavior both in and outside the classroom.

In this module/week’s challenge you will read about some ways bullying might look like at your school one day. The provided scenario presents several types of bullying, and you must identify three of them.  Read and study the scenario as you consider ways to keep bullying out of your classroom. 

Specificity is important with this assignment; as you write your paper, you must continually ask yourself “why” and “how”. In your paper you must discuss 3 types of bullying found in the provided scenario and ways that you can keep bullying out of your classroom. To earn full credit, your paper must employ specific and quality discourse.

The grading rubric for this assignment is provided in the Course Content folder and should be considered the best source regarding what is required to successfully complete this assignment.

Include the following discussion points in your paper for each of the 3 types of bullying you identify and discuss:

A.          From the scenario provided find and identify the first type of bullying you see exemplified and consider what is taking place that causes you to recognize it as bullying.

1.          Use peer-reviewed research articles to explain why you identified this behavior as bullying.  Cite this research in your discussion and include it in a reference list of your sources at the end of your paper.

2.          Use examples from the scenario provided to show how this type of bullying is revealing itself in your classroom.

3.          What solutions can you apply in your classroom to demonstrate how you will prevent this type of bullying in the future?

4.          Include discussion of how you will know that your solutions are effective. What changes will you see in your classroom?

B.          From the scenario provided find and identify the second type of bullying you see exemplified and consider what is taking place that causes you to recognize it as bullying.

Repeat discussion points 1 through 4 as laid out above in section A.

C.          From the scenario provided find and identify the third type of bullying you see exemplified and consider what is taking place that causes you to recognize it as bullying.

Repeat discussion points 1 through 4 as laid out above in section A.

D.          Biblical Integration – Fruit of the Spirit

The following are requirements for your paper:

A.          Your paper must meet a minimum of 1,200 words (not including the title page, abstract page, and reference page) and be formatted in current APA style.

B.          You must use at least 4 sources in your paper:

1.          1 source must be the Bible. (Reference which translation you use, i.e. KJV, NKJV, NIV, etc.)

2.          1 source must be the course textbook.

3.          2 sources must be peer-reviewed research articles. 

a.          To assist you in your search for an article, you can access the Jerry Falwell Library at http://libguides.liberty.edu/content.php?pid=544015 to find peer-reviewed journal articles.

b.          Research articles:

1)          Must be peer-reviewed;

2)          Must be published within the last 7 years; and 

3)          Must be at least 5 pages.

C.          You must include at least 5 citations within your paper for the work you borrow from all your sources.

Submit your answers as a Microsoft Word document and attach using the assignment link provided.

Submit your Classroom Challenge 2 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 5.

EDUC304 Classroom Management for Teachers

FINAL PROJECT

Your classroom management plan shares your intention for how you will run your classroom. It will reflect your teaching and discipline styles, and most parents and schools will want to know this about you.

In this module/week’s project, you will prepare a classroom management plan for a specific classroom. If you are currently teaching, you should prepare the plan for your own classroom. If you are not currently teaching, you should build your project around your vision of your ideal classroom. It is not necessary to observe someone else’s classroom for this assignment.

As this course is designed for the K-12 classroom, this assignment is also designed and assessed for the K-12 classroom.  To earn full credit, your paper must employ specific and quality discourse.

The grading rubric for this assignment is provided in the Course Content folder and should be considered the best source regarding what is required to successfully complete this assignment.

Include the following discussion points in your paper

1.          Classroom motto

2.          Philosophy

3.          Classroom diversity

4.          Learning environment

5.          Room arrangement

6.          Student motivation

7.          Classroom procedures

8.          Classroom rules

9.          Consequences

10.        Record keeping

11.        Parent communication

12.        Biblical integration – SCRIP

The following are requirements for your paper:

A.          Your paper must meet a minimum of 1,500 words (not including the title page, abstract page, and reference page) and be formatted in current APA style.

 

B.          You must use at least 4 sources in your paper:

1.          1 source must be the Bible. (Reference which translation you use, i.e. KJV, NKJV, NIV, etc.)

2.          1 source must be the course textbook.

3.          2 sources must be peer-reviewed research articles. 

a.          To assist you in your search for an article, you can access the Jerry Falwell Library at http://libguides.liberty.edu/content.php?pid=544015 to find peer-reviewed journal articles.

b.          Research articles:

1)          Must be peer-reviewed;

2)          Must be published within the last 7 years; and 

3)          Must be at least 5 pages.

C.          You must include at least 6 citations within your paper for the work you borrow from the 4 sources.

Submit your Final Project as a Microsoft Word document and attach it using the assignment link provided.

Submit your project in Bb by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 7.

EDUC304 Classroom Management for Teachers

Quiz 1

•           Question 1         Which of the following is the main goal of order in a classroom?                           

             Students make the rules.

             Teachers make the rules.

             Students listen to the teacher.

             Students are focused and not misbehaving.

•           Question 2         The overall belief system of author Barbara Coloroso is that she believes students:           

             should have highly-structured classrooms.

             are not humanistic.

             can grow to think for themselves.

             should be rescued from bad decisions.

•           Question 3         Which of the following is not

one of Frederic Jones’ tools for teaching?                                      

             assertive discipline

             appropriate instructional strategies

             limit-setting techniques

             patterns of cooperation

•           Question 4         Behavior modification approaches are used in the Intervening Model of Discipline.           

True

             False                 

•           Question 5         In medium control approaches, teachers                          

             share responsibility with students.

             place the needs of individuals over the needs of the group.

             have the utmost responsibility.

             develop rules and procedures on their own to ensure a balanced classroom.

EDUC304 Classroom Management for Teachers

Quiz 2

•           Question 1         Instructional issues that should be considered prior to the start of a new school year include all the following except:                           

             Starting an ongoing list of supplementary materials.

             Preparing lesson plans for the first week.

             Planning your parent-teacher conference schedule.

             Preparing materials for substitute teacher folder.

•           Question 2         A copy of the daily schedule, rules, and procedures should be put in                                    

             a substitute teacher folder.

             an assessment folder.

             a backup materials folder.

             a student record keeping file.

•           Question 3         It is important that students are easily seen by the teacher so that                                      

             the teacher can see who needs assistance.

             the teacher can watch for misbehaving students.

             the teacher can remain in authority throughout the day.

             the students can better “read” what the teacher means.

•           Question 4         Performance-based assessments that measure with products include:                                

             Oral presentations

             Media presentations

             Demonstrations

             Projects

•           Question 5         Gathering support materials refers to                               

             assigning a supply manager.

             distrubuting textbooks.

             gathering the right materials.

             organizing your documents.

EDUC304 Classroom Management for Teachers

Quiz 3

•           Question 1         An example of clear, direct teacher language is:                           

             Ashley, I am concerned that someone might trip over material in your area.

             Ashley, you need to clean up your area now.

             Ashley, would you please clean up your area?

             Ashley, I see that your area still has material to put away.            

•           Question 2         Which of the following is a strategy used in active listening?                                  

             providing openings

             perception checking

             remaining silent

             expressing nonverbal support    

•           Question 3         Which of the following involves statements that identify and affirm students’ specific positive work and behavior?                                 

             being intentionally inviting

             reminding language

             redirecting language

             reinforcing language     

•           Question 4         Collaboration is a style of interaction between individuals engaged in _______________. 

             separate goals

             similar professions

             instruction

             shared decision making 

•           Question 5         An inviting message is used to:                             

             tell students that they are able, valuable, and responsible

             identify and affirm students’ specific positive work and behavior

             prompt students to remember their responsibilities

             guide students to act differently                                       

 

EDUC304 Classroom Management for Teachers

Quiz 4

•           Question 1         Students are motivated when the learning tasks are interesting and appropriately ______             organized.

             monitored.

             challenging.

             successful.        

•           Question 2         Weekly and monthly reviews provide all of the following except;                           

             an opportunity for slower students to catch up

             a check for student understanding

             assurance that necessary prior skills are adequately learned

             a check on the teacher’s pace    

•           Question 3         Student motivation is enhanced when you provide learning opportunities:             

             below level.

             at mid level.

             above level.

             randomly.

•           Question 4         Daily review should not be used to:                                   

             provide additional practice for previously learned material

             allow the teacher opportunities