Classroom Management for Today’s Student, Wells, Spring 2023

Course Number:	EDU 5515 C22
Instructor:	David Wells
Location:	Online
Dates and Times:	January 21, 2023 through March 4, 2023. Online/independent format with one Introduction Video Session on January 21, 2023 9AM-12PM
Credits:	3 Graduate Credits
Tuition:	$1,195

Course Description

We all want a classroom where students learn while treating each other with respect. This has become especially challenging in today’s “post pandemic” environment. Participants in this course will learn practical strategies that they can use today which will lead to a respectful classroom where students embrace learning. The final project centers around a personal action plan that participants can use in their classroom. “Sharpen your saw” and work with fellow teachers as you bring renewed purpose to your classroom.

Instructor Bio: David served as a Vermont teacher, principal and superintendent for over thirty years. He believes in making classrooms safe and engaging for students with plenty of project based learning. When he is not teaching at Castleton you can find David spending time with his grandchildren or restoring vintage typewriters!

Audience: All Educators

Course Goals & Objectives

Course Goals:

Participants in this course will improve the overall climate in their classroom and will increase their understanding of the following key principles:

Developing an environment of trust and respect in the classroom
Establishing behavioral expectations and routines that meet student needs.
Responding to student misbehavior in a respectful and effective way
Increasing opportunities for learning in the classroom

Course Objectives:

Participants in this course will demonstrate their ability to do the following:

Identify key practices which develop a trusting and respectful classroom.
Identify key teacher behaviors which establish and reinforce positive student behavior.
Use instructional practices which engage students and lead to mastery of key instructional objectives.

Required Texts

Required Texts are not included in the course tuition.

Curwin & Mendler. (2018) Discipline with Dignity: 4th Edition

Green, Ross. (2022) Various readings from: https://livesinthebalance.org/

Various readings from: https://www.responsiveclassroom.org

Other Readings/Texts:

Ketterer, William. (2019) Reducing Anger and Violence in Schools: An Evidence-Based Approach.

For additional course information

David Wells
802-461-6905

For additional registration information

Center for Schools Team

(802) 468-1325