EDG4419 - Classroom Management/Child Guidance

Academic Dean’s Contact Information

LAKELAND DEAN’S OFFICE: LLC 2255              PHONE: (863) 297-1024
WINTER HAVEN DEAN’S OFFICE: WSC 101      PHONE: (863) 297-1020

Polk State College Mission and Program Outcomes

Polk State College, a quality driven institution, transforms lives through the power of education by providing access to affordable associate and baccalaureate degrees, career certificates and workforce employment programs, delivered by diverse, qualified faculty and staff. In line with this purpose, Polk State’s Associate in Science and baccalaureate degree programs develop competence in career areas. This course focuses on the development of competencies related to the following program outcomes:

• Demonstration of Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs)
• Demonstration of Competencies and Skills for Teacher Certification (C&S: Pre-K-3)

Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs)

The Learning Environment

2.A       Organize, allocate, and manage the resources of time, space, and attention.

2.B       Manage individual and class behaviors through a well-planned management system.

2.C      Convey high expectations to all students.

2.F       Maintain a climate of openness, inquiry, fairness, and support.

2.H      Adapt the learning environment to accommodate differing needs.

Instructional Delivery and Facilitation

3.I        Support, encourage, and provide immediate and specific feedback to students to promote student achievement.

Continuous Professional Improvement

5.A       Design purposeful professional goals to strengthen the effectiveness of instruction based on students’ needs.

5.D      Collaborates with the home, school, and larger communities to foster communication and to support student learning and continuous improvement.

Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct

6.         Recognize that educators are held to high moral standards in the community, and that the effective educator adheres to the Code of Ethics and the Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession of Florida, pursuant to Rules 6B-1.001 and 6B-1.006, F.A.C., and fulfills expected obligations to students, the public, and the education profession.

Competencies and Skills for Teacher Certification (C&S: Pre-K-3)

Developmental Knowledge

I.3.9     Identify characteristics of play as related to children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.

I.7.1     Identify and analyze developmentally appropriate components of a positive and effective classroom behavioral management system.

I.7.2     Apply developmentally appropriate, positive strategies to guide children’s behavior and respond to challenging behaviors.

I.7.3     Identify opportunities to promote a child’s positive self-concept and self-esteem, develop pro-social skills, and encourage social-emotional development through interaction with peers and familiar adults.

I.7.4     Select developmentally appropriate problem-solving strategies for conflict resolution, self-regulatory behavior, and social interaction.

I.7.5     Select and analyze appropriate strategies for teaching character development to young children.

I.7.6     Identify the roles of early childhood professionals in collaboration with other professionals (e.g., social workers, school counselors, and community liaisons) in helping children and their families cope with stressors.

Additional Course Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Design and manage a variety of learning environments using a range of strategies, routines, and structures for working with a diverse student population.

Other competencies to be reinforced:

Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs)

The Learning Environment

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

2.D      Respect students’ cultural, linguistic, and family backgrounds.

2.E       Model clear, acceptable oral and written communication skills.

2.G      Integrate current information and communication technologies.

2.I        Utilize current and emerging assistive technologies that enable students to participate in high-quality communication interactions and achieve educational goals.

Instructional Delivery and Facilitation

3.A       Deliver engaging and challenging lessons.

3.D      Modify instruction to respond to preconceptions or misconceptions.

3.E       Relate and integrate the subject matter with other disciplines and life experiences.

3.H      Differentiate instruction based on an assessment of student learning needs and recognition of individual differences in students.

Continuous Professional Improvement

5.F       Implement information and skills acquired during professional development opportunities to the teaching and learning process.

Competencies and Skills for Teacher Certification (C&S: Pre-K-3)

Developmental Knowledge

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.3       Identify atypical development (e.g., social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical anomalies).

1.5       Identify diverse family systems, recognize their influences on children’s early experiences, and assess their contributions to individual differences in development and learning.

1.6       Identify the influence of scientific research on theories of cognitive and social development, the principles of how children learn, and the development and implementation of instructional strategies.

1.7       Identify and apply strategies to involve family in each child’s development and learning in all phases of school programs.

2.6       Analyze the relationships among current educational issues, trends, and legislation and their impact on the field of early childhood education.

3.2       Identify the components of effective organization and management, such as classroom rituals, routines, and schedules.

3.3       Identify ways to organize furniture, equipment, materials, and other resources in an indoor or outdoor environment in order to support early childhood development and curricula.

3.10     Identify strategies for building and nurturing trusting relationships with students.

5.1       Select and analyze evidence-based instructional strategies to adapt curricula for children with diverse needs.

5.2       Identify characteristics of children with diverse needs in order to support their learning.

5.8       Identify the importance for, and methods of, collaboration with other professionals in order to positively impact student learning.

Language Arts and Reading

II.4.7    Determine effective strategies for comprehension and collaboration (e.g., following multiple- step directions, following group rules, and participating in group discussions).

II.4.10 Compare characteristics and uses of formal and informal language (e.g., oral and written).

Science

IV.1.4   Identify ways to organize and manage the early childhood classroom for safe, effective science teaching and learning (e.g., procedures, equipment, and layout).

 IV.1.6   Select and analyze small- and large-group strategies to help students explain the concepts they are learning, provide opportunities to introduce formal science   terms, and to clarify scientific concepts and misconceptions.

 

Course Content:

1. Managing Diverse Learners
2. Creating and Managing Pro-social Learning Environments

1. Coopertive Learning
2. Strategies and Methods
3. Engagement

3. Variety of Settings
4. Challenging Behaviors

1. Special Needs Students

5. Problem Solving Techniques
6. Communicating with Families

Textbook and Other Requirements

Textbook information is provided in the course syllabus, at the campus bookstore, on the campus bookstore website (www.polk.bncollege.com), or via the “Shop Textbook” button on the PASSPORT schedule of classes.

The Gordon Rule

This is not a Gordon Rule course.

Student Help

The professor is available for help during posted hours and by appointment during other non-class hours. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from the professor. To further the educational process, the campus Learning Resources Centers, comprised of the Teaching/Learning and Computing Center (TLCC) JDA Student Success Center, and library, are available for student use. Each resource provides qualified staff and up-to-date equipment and facilities to promote students’ academic success. The TLCCs and JDA Student Success Center provide tutoring services, computing resources, and other instructional support. The library provides information resources, individual and group study space, research assistance, information literacy instruction, and computing resources. Each facility provides free wireless access to the Internet. Polk State College Library, Student Success Center, and TLCC hours of operation and tutoring schedules are posted at each facility and on the College website.

Withdrawing From a Course

Students may officially withdraw from course(s) during any given term, provided they follow the appropriate policy and procedure. Following the conclusion of the Drop/Add Period, a student may officially withdraw without academic penalty from any credit course, provided he or she has submitted the appropriate forms to the Student Services Office no later than the published deadline. The published deadline reflects approximately (but no more than) 70% of the term, based upon the course’s scheduled duration. It is the student’s responsibility to submit these withdrawal forms; failure to do so may result in a grade of F in the course. Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed only three attempts in any one course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. A student is not allowed to withdraw from a third course attempt. Limited admission programs may have specific guidelines regarding course withdrawal that vary from this policy. Individuals should refer to the student handbook for that program for more information. If a student stops attending class, the grade earned, usually an F, is assigned and posted. Prior to withdrawing from a course, the student should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, withdrawal from the course will have on his or her financial aid status. A student cannot use course withdrawal to avoid academic dishonesty penalties. A student who has been penalized for academic dishonesty in a course is not eligible to withdraw from the course.

Repeating a Course

Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed only three attempts in any one college credit course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. Under certain circumstances, a student may petition to repeat a credit course beyond the three attempts. Limited admission programs may have specific guidelines regarding repeating a course that vary from this policy. Individuals should refer to the student handbook for that program for more information. The student should be aware that repeating a course may result in a higher course cost. A course cannot be repeated unless the previously earned grade is a D, F, or W (the Polk State College Catalog provides further details regarding this process). Prior to repeating a course, the student should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, repeating the course will have on his or her financial aid status.

Academic Dishonesty

Each student is responsible for his or her work. It is assumed that each student is honest and will abide by this standard; however, in the event that there is an indication or suspicion of cheating/plagiarism, the situation shall be dealt with in accordance with the published College policy. Copies of this policy are available in the Student Services Office. Students should also refer to the course syllabus for more specific information.

Information Technology Access/Use Policy

All individuals who employ the information technology resources provided by Polk State College (this includes, but is not limited to, telephones, computers, the Polk State College Local Area and Wide Area Networks, and the Internet) must use these resources for academic purposes only. Use of these resources is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use can result in revocation or suspension of this privilege.

Equal Access/Opportunity

Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College. Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Valparisa Baker
Director, Equity & Diversity (Title IX Coordinator)
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299
Office: WAD 227, 863.292.3602 Ext. 5378, vbaker@polk.edu.

Equal Opportunity For Students With Disabilities

The College complies with The Americans with Disabilities Act and provides equal educational opportunity for qualified individuals. A student with a disability who requires special accommodations or auxiliary aids under The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Student Services Office on either campus and speak with a Disability Services Advisor or the Coordinator of Disability Services. Note: Limited admission programs may have performance restrictions that apply. Restrictions (where applicable) are outlined in each program’s student handbook.

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