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Introduction to Classroom Management (Accelerated)
Introduction to Classroom Management (Accelerated)
A COURSE COMPONENT OF THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM @ LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
General Course Information
General Course Information
Course website (acts as a course text and resource guide)
Recommended Assessment Schedule (Discussions & Assignments)
Highly Encouraged & Strongly Recommended Text: Wong, H. (2009) The First Days of School: How to be an effective teacher.
The best place to find this book is by selecting this link on Amazon and feel free to buy any version/edition new or old.
Before you buy this book ask yourself one question: "Do I want to be an effective teacher?" If the answer is yes, buy this book.
This "textbook" is really a "workbook", "professional guide", and "idea maker." It was given to me on my first day of teaching (though I wish I had read it earlier!). Most teachers respect this text as an "easy read" that is "full of great ideas." If you want to become a good classroom manager and effective educator, this is the place to start! Just pick it up for a couple of minutes a day and read just a couple of pages, and I promise your knowledge, understanding, and appreciation for classroom management will change.
Required Access - You are expected to participate in this course through the Laulima site. Additionally, you are expected to check your email regularly as notifications with important course information will be sent. But, please feel free to call at any time.
Credits - 3
Prerequisites - ENG 22 or ENG 24 or equivalent with a C or better; or placement in ENG 100; or consent of instructor.
Required Prep - Students should be prepared to travel off-campus for field visits and interviews (though may not be necessary).
Course Catalog Description - An introductory course where students explore the various issues of classroom management, including the professional role of the teacher, development of positive and inclusive classroom culture, planning for effective instruction, proactive approaches to supporting student behaviors, and community relationships to support learning. The course focuses on the development of values-oriented and well-organized learning environments. Students develop beginning orientations to classroom discipline and behavior planning, and this includes organizational strategies and behavioral interventions. The course explores the relationship between student engagement, learning styles, pedagogical theory, instructional assessment, curriculum planning, and delivery.
This course is designed as a professional learning opportunity focused on continuous improvement, creating a culture for learning, identifying classroom resources, behavioral management, instructional planning, and the ethics of accommodations for all student diversity. The course is focused on empowering emerging teachers and educators to make classroom decisions that support student learning.
Instructor Contact:
Location - ED 211, Teacher Education Program
Phone - (808) 455-0361(office); 808-375-2490 (cell)
Office Hours - virtual or in-person
Email - cawdery@hawaii.edu
Instructor Information
Instructor Information
Over the last 17 years, Michael has been an instructor in the Teacher Education program. His primary interests are ED 284 Foundations of Inclusions in Teaching, ED 285 Classroom Management in the Instructional Process, and ED 311A Foundations of Inclusion in the CTE Classroom. He holds a Bachelor's in Sociology (SUNY-Buffalo '00), a Master’s degree in Education Leadership and Policy (University of Maryland-College Park '04), studied Special Education (Trinity University-DC '06), and completed his PhD in Education focusing on Policy, Pedagogy, and Practice (University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa '18). Michael has teaching experience in diverse educational settings, and prior to coming to Hawaiʻi, he taught in Inclusive and Special Education classrooms at Title I schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS).
Course Layout
Course Layout
Overview - Contact, Description, Where to begin,
Get Started Here - Introduction, navigation, tips & tricks, etc.
Syllabus - Syllabus, scoring guide.
Weeks - Content, introductions, activities, multimedia, useful links, forums, and assessments.
Forums - Forum questions with instructions.
Assignments - Assignment instructions and rubrics.
Grade book - Your grades & your responsibility.
Announcements - Regular communication of important information and weekly assignment reminders.
Course Expectations
Course Expectations
Case Study Requirement - In order to pass this class with a C or Higher, you must complete the Case Study requirement & the classroom observation hours.
MANTRA: ONE ASSIGNMENT, ONE FORUM PER CHAPTER!
COMMITMENT: ONE ASSIGNMENT, ONE FORUM PER CHAPTER!
DISCIPLINE: ONE ASSIGNMENT, ONE FORUM PER CHAPTER!
SUCCESS: ONE ASSIGNMENT, ONE FORUM PER CHAPTER!
Course Expectation #1: Be prepared to learn. Your preparation will facilitate your success.
Course Expectation #2: Check your UH email, homepage, and announcements regularly.
Course Expectation #3: Read the syllabus and scoring guide to know your responsibilities.
Course Expectation #4: Know your weekly commitment and try to work at the same time each week.
Course Expectation #5: Always thoroughly read the modules and the text. It will support your learning.
Course Expectation #6: Read all forum directions and complete the learning in the forum tab.
Course Expectation #7: Read all assignment directions and complete the learning in the assignments tab.
Course Expectation #8: If an issue arises, please communicate with the instructor.
Course Expectation #9: I do not accept assignments via email. Only Laulima submissions will be graded.
Course Expectation #10: This is an accelerated course. Please commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Assessment (Assignment) Schedule
Assessment (Assignment) Schedule
*all assignment must be submitted by Sunday @ 11:55 pm
Assignments and Forums Tips and Tricks
Assignments and Forums Tips and Tricks
Submission Format - All assignments should be in .pdf file. Go to "save as" and you should have an option to save as .doc or .pdf (Alternatively, I will accept .doc or .docx, youtube link, .mp4, or .jpg, but PDF is preferred).
Submission Location - I DO NOT ACCEPT ASSIGNMENTS VIA EMAIL. Please submit all the assignments through Laulima.
Course Commitment - This course requires time, focused attention, discipline, and commitment. Get organized. We want you to be successful, but you will have to earn it. Plan on 8-12+ hours per week for this class. ONE ASSIGNMENT AND ONE FORUM PER CHAPTER! Be efficient with your process and work. Create a routine for yourself.
Read the syllabus and figure out what needs to be done.
Check the module for introductions, concepts, content, assignments, and instructions.
Complete the forum.
Read the instructions and rubric for the assignment.
Read the rubric for the assignment.
Complete the assignment.
Read the Directions: - This one's a classic and for good reason. I do try to make sure that the directions are thorough. This way when you read them, you should know what to do.
Consult the Rubric (when available) - Rubrics should provide you with information about what I am looking for or expecting you to do. I usually write mine linked to the actionable items in the assignment description. Therefore, you will know exactly what it is I am assessing you on. Learn how to read them. You will be able to "grade yourself" before you turn work in. Finally, the feedback you receive from me on your performance will be directly related to the rubrics, and I will continue to refer you to them.
Use Detail Over Length (when appropriate) - Please try to explain exactly what you mean when you say (or write) something. This is often referred to as being clear and concise or getting to the point. It will often be easier and shorter than being longwinded. It will be more clear to your audience when you are not vague or too general in your communication. There is no need to use too many words, but you want to be sure to be accurate and think about adding some supporting evidence or details as you learn to use the words to explain your perspectives and experiences.
Vague and unclear
Example 1 - I saw a movie yesterday afternoon at the theater with a friend.
Example 2 - I will donate money to charity.
Clear and concise
Example 1 - Yesterday at 2:00 pm, I went to go see X-men: Days of Future Past at Ward Center with my cousin Angela.
Example 2 - I would like to donate $2,000,000 to UNICEF so that they can keep the TAP clean water project going, and consider encouraging the US NAVY to thoughtfully and effectively address the Red Hill situation.
Student Support
Student Support
Communicate with me: I try to respond to emails within 24 hours, so feel free to contact me @ cawdery@hawaii.edu. Also, please feel free to ask questions or come visit me in my office anytime! 808-455-0361 or 808-375-2490
Communicate with your counselor: Feel free to contact Jean StavRue-Peʻahi @ jstavrue@hawaii.edu .
Course Orientation
Course Orientation
TBD.
Syllabus Orientation
Syllabus Orientation
TBD.
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