Classroom Management skills

The course aims to:

1.     
Introduce learners to a set
of strategies necessary to establish a productive learning environment in the
classroom.

2.     
Introduce learners to
necessary strategies for classroom organization.

3.     
Introduce learners to
specific strategies needed for behavior management.

2.     
Intended Learning Outcomes
of the course (ILOs):

(a)   
Through knowledge and
understanding, learners will be able to

 Define the main skills needed for
classroom management.

 Determine when to use disciplinary
interventions.

 Identify strategies for time
management, classroom organization and behavior management.

(b)   Through intellectual skills, learners will be able to

 Analyze student attitudes and behavior.

 Construct
instructional strategies based on learners’ needs and allocated schedules.

 Solve classroom
problems constructively.

(c)   
Through professional and
practical skills, learners will be able to

 Plan the organization
of the classroom to facilitate effective use of resources and the learning
environment.

 Apply professional
and ethical aspects in classroom management.

 Analyze students’
skills to enhance their creativity.

(d)  
Through general and
transferable skills, learners will be able to

 Manage student
motivation.

Develop and maintain data collection, portfolios,
course-files, etc.

3.     
Course Methodology: this
course will be presented in mini-lectures demonstrating the various theories on
classroom management followed by whole-class discussions. Activities in pairs
and groups will be held. There will be assignments, quizzes and tests that are
designed to evaluate learners’ performance.