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| Organization and Management of Learning Environments |
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Course Description
Historically the word "management" in the classroom has referred to "managing" development and presentation of educational materials for students and monitoring their learning activities. Today's classroom requires much broader skills from the classroom teacher at all levels. To some educators, the word "management" as it is interpreted by many in both education and business is inappropriate in the classroom. This module explores the usage and implications of this word in the educational environment:
- what it means for the teacher as well as the student in the classroom,
- what other elements have been introduced in the modern classroom which become a part of the "management" task,
- what a classroom teacher needs to be prepared for from outside the classroom as well as from inside the classroom,
- what resources; environmental, administrative, and psychological the modern-day teacher needs to have available for reinforcement.
This one credit module will guide you through a discussion of each of these focus areas with an examination of the specific as well as the overall importance each plays in the classroom and the educational environment for teachers, students, parents, and administrators. You will have the opportunity to reflect upon each of these vital areas and examine how each needs to be addressed in your practicum; reflecting on its perspective as "education" and/or "management". Accompanying this examination will be access to multi-media resources to aid you in the process. You will have the opportunity to integrate this information into your own knowledge base, and experience its application in your classroom. A Capstone project utilizing what you have learned, as well as usage of mastery application skills for your practicum serve as the culmination of this learning experience.
Course Content
- Selecting and organizing materials, equipment and technologies needed to teach a unit of instruction.
- Communicating classroom rules and behavioral expectations that provide a safe and orderly environment for learning, are appropriate to the level of development of students, and are consistent with laws governing student rights and responsibilities.
- Establishing classroom rules and procedures, apply to all students principles of gender equity and racial justice, and apply principles of least restrictive environment for students with disabilities.
- Establishing and maintaining classroom rules and procedures, model appropriate social behavior, and provide meaningful reinforcement when it occurs.
- Establishing and maintaining classroom rules and procedures, take into account the influence of the physical, social and emotional climates of students' homes and the community on motivation and behavior.
- Monitoring student conduct, and taking appropriate action when misbehavior occurs.
- Using classroom time effectively to provide maximum time for learning.
- Managing instructional transitions decisively and without loss of instructional time.
- Arranging and setting up instructional materials and equipment in advance of class to facilitate their effective use during lessons.
Capstone Activity
The Capstone project for this Module is about the integration of "educational processes" and "management processes." It is intended that the results of this task may prove to be a useful document for you when you are emired in your day-to-day activities and need to step back and look at the "big picture" again.
Within your own mind and from your own experience, which of the "educational" or "management" tasks do you believe are integral to the overall task of teaching, learning, and conducting your practicum? Which tasks do you believe are not an integral part of teaching and learning and why? What insights have you gained along the way?
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Professional Technical Education