EDCI 5030 - Maintaining Classroom Discipline

3 hours

Models and procedures for classroom management and discipline, as well as techniques for motivating and instructing diverse student populations. Human relations strategies are discussed in great detail and methods for increasing parental involvement are also addressed. Topics include: what to do before students arrive, creating the learning environment, behavioral analysis, legal considerations, conferencing, learning contracts, incentives, planning, staying organized and time management.

In order to be compliant with the Texas Education Agency requirement for teacher certification, 15 hours of early clinical experience in a school classroom is required in this course.

Prerequisite(s): None.