Course website: https://sites.google.com/hawaii.edu/ed285-classroommanagement/home-page

The following items are also located as PDFs in Laulima:

• • • Opening Announcement and Welcome

    • Course Syllabus 

    • Course Schedule 

    • Course Scoring Guide 

Required Access - You are expected to participate in this course through the Laulima site. Also, you'll need to check your email regularly, as notifications with critical course information will be sent. But please feel free to call me anytime.

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 this may not be necessary).

Course Catalog Description - An introductory course where students explore the various issues of classroom management, including the teacher's professional role, 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.

Virtual Office - There are five primary ways of contacting or meeting with me. 

1. Call direct anytime between 8 am and 6 pm, seven days a week (office or cellphone)

2. Email cawdery@hawaii.edu; 90% reply rate within 24 hours

3. Email cawdery@hawaii.edu and request a Zoom

4. Office Hours/On-Campus Meeting and Zoom by appointment (https://calendly.com/meetwithcawdery/30min)

5. If you are on campus, visit Leeward CC's Education Building, ED 210, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

6. If you need academic counseling or are experiencing other issues, please reach out to Jean StavRue-Pe'ahi, 808-455-0392, jstavrue@hawaii.edu

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 DISCUSSION PER MODULE!

COMMITMENT: ONE ASSIGNMENT, ONE DISCUSSION PER MODULE!

DISCIPLINE: ONE ASSIGNMENT, ONE DISCUSSION PER MODULE!

SUCCESS: ONE ASSIGNMENT, ONE DISCUSSION PER MODULE!

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 forums 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 is to arise, please communicate with the instructor.

Course Expectation #9: I do not accept assignments via email. Only Laulima submissions will be graded.  

Course Expectation #10: A Field-based experience requires you to visit a K-12 classroom for 10 hrs. (*Not during COVID-times)

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 some time, focused attention, discipline, and commitment.  Get organized. We want you to be successful, but you will have to earn it. Plan on 2-4 hours per week for this class. ONE ASSIGNMENT AND ONE FORUM PER MODULE!  Be efficient with your process and work. Create a routine for yourself.

• • 1. Read the syllabus and figure out what needs to be done.

    2. Check the module for introductions, concepts, content, assignments, and instructions.

    3. Complete the forum.

    4. Read the instructions and rubric for the assignment.

    5. Read the rubric for the assignment.

    6. 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.  

*Please note that this is a general orientation and may or may not apply directly to your course section or semester. 

*Please note that this is a general orientation and may or may not apply directly to your course section or semester.