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ECH/321
Developmentally-Effective Learning Environments

Course level: Undergraduate

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ECH/321
Continuing Education for Teachers
Developmentally-Effective Learning Environments

Online

Format

5 weeks

Course length

$398

Cost per credit

3 credits

Total credits

5 weeks

Course length

$170

Resources and fees

$1,364

Estimated course cost

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This course examines developmentally-effective strategies used in implementing and managing a positive and active early childhood learning environment within the framework of a diverse early childhood population. Topics include models of classroom management, establishing expectations and procedures, motivating children, family communication, managing off-task behaviors, technology integration, and materials management and record keeping. Students will develop an individual classroom management plan for an early childhood setting, birth through age 8 or Grade 3.

This course is not available for students residing Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Iowa, Idaho, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming and individuals who live outside the United States are not eligible to enroll in this course.

Prerequisites

None

Required materials

The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

Student Engagement

Apply strategies to develop a classroom community that fosters effective communication, promotes on-task behavior, and supports students in the learning environment.

Management

Observe classroom management practices to create an effective learning environment.

Research

Identify models, theories, and strategies for classroom management practices in early childhood settings.

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University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. Although our continuing teacher education courses are accepted by some state agencies in the United States toward teacher certifications and endorsements, this may not be the case in all states or foreign jurisdictions. If you plan to use courses for certification or endorsement, please check with your own state agency and your school district for applicability. Continuing teacher education courses are not eligible to apply to degree programs at University of Phoenix. These courses are not eligible for federal financial aid. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative. If you have a question contact us at (866) 354-1800.