Advanced Classroom Management: Children as Change Agents V26.4378
Prefix/Number ED 555
2 Credits
UAA PACE, 500-Level Upper Division Course
Graded
COURSE OVERVIEW
Geared primarily for professionals (e.g., regular or special educators, instructional assistants, school psychologists, counselors) serving children and youths presenting behavior problems in the school or community, this course focuses on cognitive and cognitive-behavioral interventions (often lumped together under the rubric “social skills”) with an emphasis on teaching students how to change and manage their own behavior. Since previous knowledge and understanding of traditional behavioral (operant) concepts and strategies is required, it is strongly recommended that you take an introductory behavior management course to learn the basic terms and concepts of behavior management prior to taking this advanced course.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Know the terminology in the areas of behavior management, self-management and cognitive-behavior modification
- Know the relative merits and limitations of the behavioral and social-cognitive approaches to behavior management
- Understand the rationale for teaching students how to self-manage their behavior
- Understand the roles that cognitions and emotions play in the development of behavior problems
- Apply the self-management strategies covered in the course to the behavior problems of their own students
- Review some of the factors that cause stress in classroom, school and social settings
- Discuss various methods that may be employed to effective lesson or completely eliminate stress
- Diagnose behavior problems and assess the efficacy of self-management interventions
- Increase the probability of students using self-management strategies in and outside of the classroom setting
- Teach problem solving skills that allow students to better resolve social, emotional, behavioral and academic issues
- Describe how to modify the classroom learning environment to decrease social, emotional and behavioral problems
- Learn to adapt instructional strategies to increase the chance of student academic success
Course Syllabus This is a preview syllabus only. The official syllabus will be provided to you by VESi.
- Methods of Instruction - Reading, examinations, essays: critical thinking questions, and journal article summations. All readings are within the online environment.
- Course Grading Rubric
Grade Level: 6-12
IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION
- This self-paced VESi course can be completed at a pace that fits your schedule.
- You can register and start work anytime.
- All work is due one year from the date of registration, with a 30 day minimum to complete.
- Extensions and re-enrollments are not permitted.
- You may cancel within one week of registration. A $100.00 cancellation fee will be applied.
TUITION
PROVIDER DETAILS
Contact VESi directly for questions specific to coursework. Email:info@virtualeduc.com or call at 1-800-313-6744. Contact ASDN for registration or transcript questions.