Shaping Respectful, Responsible Learners in Your Classroom
EDUC 792 or 600
3 CREDITS
$385
Combo
Instructor: Dr. Olufunmilayo Amobi
Grading: Letter
Spring, Summer & Fall (Ongoing)
Instruction Mode: Combination
Location: Course is available either online or print-based, ,
Academic Level: K-12 Professional Development
NDSU Credit Fee: $385
Partner Class Offered Through Learner's Edge
Course Description:
In this course, participants will explore numerous ways to establish an ongoing social curriculum where a sense of community and self control are valued. The Responsive Classroom approach recognizes that successful classroom management is a foundation of teaching/learning, and it offers educators tools and techniques for creating a classroom community that is nurturing, respectful, and full of learning.
Objectives:
As a result of participation in this course, students should:
1. Understand the importance of a strong social curriculum.
2. Describe and create a nurturing learning community where respect, self-control, and self-worth are deeply valued.
3. Design activities that effectively integrate Classroom Response strategies.
4. Implement Responsive Classroom principles into the classroom.
Texts/Readings:
The required reading is found in the text listed below:
Charney, R. (2002). Teaching Children To Care. Turner Falls, MA: Northeast Foundation for Children, Inc.