EDG 3410 - Classroom Management and Communication

3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education Program or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
Required: 15 hours of foundation level field experience

This course covers the principles, strategies, and methods for creating an effective learning environment that encourages positive social interaction and communication among members of the learning community. The course emphasizes attitudes, language patterns, values, and behaviors for eliciting and maintaining student learning as well as on-task behaviors. The course also includes methods and strategies for consulting with other school professionals and parents. The teacher candidates will also learn classroom management skills specifically for English Language Learners (ELL) and students with exceptionalities (ESE). Teacher candidates will complete 15 hours of foundation level field experience during this course.