EDU3ECM
EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
EDU3ECM
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Classroom management is an important issue for many school administrators, teachers, parents and pupils. Students consider theoretical and practical issues that are likely to impact on their role as teaching professionals from an historical and current perspective. The roles of teachers are interrogated via personal experience, current popular culture and the work of various educational theorists. We consider the extent to which classroom discipline is an area of interest or concern to members of the school community and then evaluate a range of theoretical approaches suitable for avoiding or handling inappropriate student behaviour. Issues surrounding the development of a school discipline policy are discussed and in this context, the acceptability to school administrators, parents, teachers, and pupils of alternative approaches to discipline are investigated. Students undertake 20 days of practicum in an education setting as part of this subject.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRochelle Fogelgarn
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU2EOE or EDU2ULG and only available to students enrolled in one of the following degrees: EBTP - Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), EBTS - Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary), EBTOCE - Bachelor of Teaching (Outreach and Community Education), EBOCE - Bachelor of Outreach and Community Education.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Discipline dilemma, | Recommended | Lewis, R. | 2ND EDN, ACER 1997 |
| Readings | The developmental management approach to classroom behaviour: responding to individual needs, | Recommended | Lewis, R. | ACER 2008 |
| Readings | Positive Learning Environments (5th Edn) | Recommended | Nobile, D.; Lyons, Arthur-Kelly, M. | CENGAGE (2017) |
| Readings | How to Plan for Behaviour Development and Classroom Management: Maximising Student Engagement | Recommended | Cope, B. | Pearson 2007 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate understanding of the aims of classroom management
- Activities:
- Workshop Activity
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Evaluate strategies integral to a range of approaches to classroom management
- Activities:
- Case studies exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Relate classroom management techniques to an analysis of alternative forms of Power
- Activities:
- Group Workshop Activity
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Critically evaluate the literature and research focussed on the theory and practice of Classroom Management and analyse the implications for your own classroom practice
- Activities:
- Classroom management Plan Activity
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
05. Utilise some of the skills of the Developmental Management Approach to classroom behaviour
- Activities:
- Group Presentation Preparation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRochelle Fogelgarn
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Eleven 1.5 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task 1: Group classroom management scenarios (500 words equivalent per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Task 2a Behaviour Management Matrix and Classroom Management Plan (1750 word equiv.) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Task 2b: Analytical Reflection about classroom management (2250 word equiv.) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Professional Experience (as assessed by supervisor) | Satisfactory participation and performance to defined exit standards in the professional experience are required to pass this subject. | 01, 05 |