EL ED 299R

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Classroom Management and Practicum 1

Teacher Education David O. McKay School of Education

Course Description

This course is one of two required classroom management and practicum courses in the EL ED program. ELED 299R is intended to provide (a) foundational understanding of key elements in creating and maintaining a nurturing, effective, and productive learning environment; and (b) context for preservice teachers to apply the content, methodology, and skills they are learning on campus in real classroom settings with children/youth under the guidance of a mentor classroom teacher and a university clinical supervisor from the EL Ed program. Students will participate in on campus preparation classes, weekly support classes, and extensive time in elementary school classrooms.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

1

Fixed

12

Other Prerequisites

Background check.
Fingerprint clearance.
Concurrent enrollment in ELED 310.

Title

Levels of Teacher Control

Learning Outcome

Compare and contrast various levels of teacher control and describe how each level would look in the classroom setting.

Title

Motivation Theory & Application

Learning Outcome

Based on knowledge of motivation theory, develop and implement various approaches and strategies for motivating students.

Title

Learning Environment

Learning Outcome

Explain how to effectively establish and maintain elements of a nurturing, effective, productive learning environment, including: rules, procedures, rapport, and the physical space.

Title

Behavior Interventions

Learning Outcome

Develop and implement a plan to address misbehavior with various, appropriate levels of response.

Title

Performance & Disposition Evaluation

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate a 'developing' level of competency and disposition of a classroom teacher as evidenced by the summative evaluations using university-based observations.