EL ED 299R
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 10: A, B, C, D, E, T, I (Standard grade rule with a T option)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
1
Fixed
12
Other Prerequisites
Background check.
Fingerprint clearance.
Concurrent enrollment in ELED 310.
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.
