Creating a Thriving not Surviving Classroom: Effective Secondary Classroom Management

This class is designed to help teachers use proven tools of effective secondary classroom management to build a positive classroom structure that maximizes student learning. The class will include handouts and real-life applications and examples. The following topics will also be addressed.

• Practical prevention ideas
• Hierarchy of intervention techniques
• A guide for creating a democratic classroom
• Motivational strategies
• Diversity solutions

Instructor:  Brenda Burr
Dates:  June 16–17 (Th–F)
Times:  8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Room/Building:  2265 CONF
Limited Enrollment: 50
Tuition:  $227
Course Materials:  $5.00

Grading Criteria: Grades will be determined based on participation, attendance, completion of readings, and in-class assignments. In-class assignments will include group projects, practical applications of course materials, role playing, implementation and integration of motivation strategies in a classroom setting.