Introduction to EDTE 246

Spring 2010 Section 4

Nancy Markowitz, Ph.D.

Introduction to EDTE 246

Spring 2010 Section 4

Nancy Markowitz, Ph.D.

Creating an Effective Classroom EnvironmentCreating an Effective

Classroom Environment

Developing class norms…Developing class norms…

What do we need in terms of our own behavior to ensure that everyone feels it is an intellectually and physically safe environment in which to learn?

How do we demonstrate respect toward our peers in this setting?

What do we need in terms of our own behavior to ensure that everyone feels it is an intellectually and physically safe environment in which to learn?

How do we demonstrate respect toward our peers in this setting?

Number off in pairs – interview each other

(10 minutes)

Do a ven diagram that shows differences and similarities you found (at least three of each) using the questions as a guide.

Pairs get together with another pair and see how many similarities they can find among the group.

Number off in pairs – interview each other

(10 minutes)

Do a ven diagram that shows differences and similarities you found (at least three of each) using the questions as a guide.

Pairs get together with another pair and see how many similarities they can find among the group.

Classbuilder:Similarities and

Differences

Classbuilder:Similarities and

Differences

Interview QuestionsInterview Questions• Of what achievement-to-date are you most

proud?

• What is your favorite holiday?

• What languages do you speak?

• Have you lived in other states or countries? Where?

• What’s one of the most memorable events in your life?

• What is your most comfortable way to communicate?

• What calms you down?

• What stresses you out?

• Of what achievement-to-date are you most proud?

• What is your favorite holiday?

• What languages do you speak?

• Have you lived in other states or countries? Where?

• What’s one of the most memorable events in your life?

• What is your most comfortable way to communicate?

• What calms you down?

• What stresses you out?

Learning GoalsLearning Goals

Use course concepts to analyze needs of, and identify steps to support a student with behavior issues.

Use course concepts to analyze your own teaching.

Use course concepts to analyze and evaluate current behavior management programs/theories.

Use course concepts to analyze needs of, and identify steps to support a student with behavior issues.

Use course concepts to analyze your own teaching.

Use course concepts to analyze and evaluate current behavior management programs/theories.

Required Course ReadingsRequired Course Readings

Watson and Ecken, Learning to Trust

Course Reader

Individually chosen book related to classroom management

Watson and Ecken, Learning to Trust

Course Reader

Individually chosen book related to classroom management

Course AssignmentsCourse AssignmentsIndividual student case study

Midterm- analysis of whole class teaching

Three written responses to Learning to Trust

Group project: behavior management book analysis

Class participation/quickwrites

Individual student case study

Midterm- analysis of whole class teaching

Three written responses to Learning to Trust

Group project: behavior management book analysis

Class participation/quickwrites

What will help you succeed…

What will help you succeed…

Do the readings and assignments on time and thoughtfully

Think about applications of what you read for your own classroom; and test them out.

Participate actively in class:• On-time and consistent attendance at

seminar• Come prepared to share with your group

Do the readings and assignments on time and thoughtfully

Think about applications of what you read for your own classroom; and test them out.

Participate actively in class:• On-time and consistent attendance at

seminar• Come prepared to share with your group

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Management FrameworkManagement FrameworkCovenant Domain

(Attractive Power)

Reward Power

Coercive Power

Content (setting/instruction) Conduct (Expert) (legitimate)

Covenant Domain(Attractive Power)

Reward Power

Coercive Power

Content (setting/instruction) Conduct (Expert) (legitimate)

Home Group Activity(10 Minutes)

Home Group Activity(10 Minutes)

• Talk with your home group. • Exchange contact information.

• Choose a group name that reflects an interest of everyone in the group beyond teaching.

• Sign-up as a group for refreshments

• Talk with your home group. • Exchange contact information.

• Choose a group name that reflects an interest of everyone in the group beyond teaching.

• Sign-up as a group for refreshments