Week 1

• Describe the legal aspects and ethical considerations in a classroom management plan.
• Analyze the multiple perspectives of a classroom management plan, including family, personal, community, and cultural norms.
• Identify how collaboration with the home, community, and school can impact classroom expectations and discipline issues.
• Evaluate the impact of one’s beliefs, background, community, and experiences on developing a personal classroom management plan.

Week 2

• Compare models of classroom management and discipline.
• Analyze how instructional planning affects classroom management.
• Describe the roles that diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences, developmental levels, and skills can have in classroom management.
• Compare technology resources that can assist in classroom management.
• Analyze reasons and methods for establishing classroom expectations and procedures according to purpose, age-appropriateness, and ease of implementation.

Week 3

• Describe the importance of creating a positive learning climate to facilitate learning.
• Analyze the influence of mutual respect, diverse backgrounds, cultural norms, valuing differences, and ability levels on the interactions between teachers and students.
• Identify problem-solving strategies related to building a classroom community.
• Investigate characteristics of a classroom community that promotes open communication and positive dialogue that values all learners.

Week 4

• Analyze strategies for involving students in the learning process and supporting students in accountability for their learning.
• Describe how effective instruction enhances student engagement and productivity.
• Describe how teacher and student relationships can develop a climate that supports student engagement.
• Explain how student behavior and motivation is affected by reward and punishment.
• Describe components of the physical environment and how they promote student learning, engagement, and management.
• Identify ways to use a wide variety of resources, including technology, to support and engage learners.

Week 5

• Describe the benefits of a collaborative approach for dealing with behavior challenges.
• Evaluate strategies to promote effective communication between parents and teachers.
• Identify proactive strategies and effective responses to off-task and disruptive behaviors.
• Examine methods of documenting behavior to share with parents and colleagues.

Week 6

• Identify ethical standards guiding teacher conduct.
• Examine the use of self-reflection for improving classroom management.
• Identify resources and professional development opportunities specific to classroom management.