CD 49 – FALL 2006

CD 49 – FALL 2006

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

REQUIRED TEXT: A Practical Guide to Solving Preschool Behavior Problems: 5^th edition by Eva Essa: Delmar Publishing

MEETING TIME: Thursday at 6:00 p.m. to 9:50 p.m. Sanger High School

INSTRUCTOR: Patricia Angel

PHONE:

Email: angel-pa@kcusd.com

OFFICE:

HOURS:

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Last day to register for class: September 1, 2006
Last day to drop to avoid a “W”: September 1, 2006
Last day to drop to avoid a letter grade: October 13, 2006

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

In the process of completing this course students will:

A. gain insight into behavioral theory and how it has evolved over the years.

B. identify major factors affecting different types of behavior.

C. demonstrate skills of critical observation of children, applying knowledge of theory

and methods of guidance in a classrooom.

D. recognize techniques and strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors in young

children.

E. recognize the role preventative strategies play in classroom management.

F. understand the importance of problem-solving with children.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

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

A. relate theory to current guidance practices.

B. apply skills of observation to assess children’s behavior.

C. design guidance strategies to meet the needs of typical and atypical children in the

classroom setting.

D. practice facilitating problem-solving steps with children.

SYLLABUS DISCLAIMER:

This syllabus constitutes a contract between the instructor of this course and the student enrolled in the course. The student’s decision to attend the class denotes:

1. acceptance of this syllabus.

2. acceptance of the expectations of this course as outlined in this syllabus.

3. the student’s understanding that the course schedule outlined in this syllabus, except

assignment due dates, is subject to change without notification to the student,

dependent upon the instructor’s evaluation of the progress of the whole class.

4. the student’s understanding that it is their responsibility to read and complete all

assignments and turn in all assignments by the designated times.

5. should the instructor alter the lecture schedule, students will not be held

accountable for materials in time frames not covered by lecture.

COURSE INFORMATION & POLICIES

ASSIGNMENTS AND POINTS

§ Projected assignments & points:

§ Weekly writing assignments - 90 points (10 points each)

§ 5 Chapter Reflections – 50 points (10 points each)

§ In class assignments – 5 points each (four total)

§ Child Behavior Observation – 40 points

ASSIGNMENTS:

Assignments may vary weekly. Students are expected to come to class prepared and ready to discuss reading assignments. Remember that your performance in class is directly related to how much time and effort you put into the class material. For every hour in class you will need to spend two hours studying out of class.

PRESENTING YOUR WORK:

· Please type all assignments unless specified by instructor.

· All assignments must be neat and clearly labeled with the student’s name, date, and the title of the assignment and class.

· Papers should be double-spaced, 12 point font, spell-checked, one inch margins, stapled.

· Take responsibility to present completed, polished work on time.

· Make a copy of any assignment that you hand in just in case you want to refer to it or it is misplaced.

· All papers will be corrected for proper punctuation, grammar, and spelling.

· Assignments on torn out binder paper will not be accepted.

· LATE ASSIGNMENT. No late assignments. Project are assigned well in advance and must be submitted on time. If you know well in advance that you will be absent you can turn it in early or send your project with a classmate but the responsibility for making the due date is yours.

· You may turn in your assignment at the COLLEGE SWITCHBOARD. Make sure they stamp the date on it, and they will route it to me.

GRADES:

1. Your grades will be calculated by dividing your total points earned from the

assignments by the total points possible giving you a percent grade. The instructor

can adjust all assignments and grading. The grading scale is as follows:

100-90%=A

89-80%=B

79-70%=C

69-60%=D

59-0% =F

2. Grades are confidential. I would be happy to discuss grades during office hours.

Discussion of grades cannot take place in the classroom, while other students are

present.

Always talk to the teacher of record for anything pertaining to this class.
Finals week is too late to notify the instructor of problems. Be sure to talk to the instructor early in the semester, when something can be done.

ATTENDANCE:

Regular attendance is an important requirement of this class.

If you are not here when roll is taken – you are tardy or absent.
This is a nine week course, if you miss one class you will be dropped, if it is after the drop date you will receive a letter grade.
Attending class is for registered students only.

Dropping class

1. It is ultimately the student’s responsibility to drop a class they no longer intend to participate in, to avoid receiving a “F” grade.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS:

1. In order to succeed at the highest level in college, be sure to utilize college

services that are available.

a. Tutorial

b. Disabled Student Services

c. Computer Lab

d. Library

e. Counseling

2. College success means planning ahead and scheduling everything.

3. Accommodation for student with disabilities

a) If you have any special needs as addressed by the American with

Disabilities (ADA) act inclluding alternate media requests, please notify your

course instructor immediately. Reasonable efforts will be made to

accommodate your special needs.

RESPECT:

Students are expected to manage their schedule and arrive on time.

1. If you need to leave early, notify the instructor ahead of time.

2. Because of the large student load, it is helpful to have important questions or comments submitted in writing. A sticky note works well.

3. Instructor set-up time – 10 minutes prior to class beginning is the instructors set up time, therefore individual questions would be better addressed during office hours, or by arrangement.

4. Instructor schedule – the instructor may not be able to stay after class on certain days. Please respect the instructors teaching schedule and see me during office hours or by arrangement.

5. Please turn off cell phones and pagers during class time.

6. TIMING IS EVERYTHING – use common sense and consideration.

STUDENT CONDUCT: Students are expected to conduct themselves according to the Student Conduct Standards. Cause for discipline include, but are not limited to:

A. Dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, or furnishing false information to the college.

B. Threat of physical abuse, on or off college property, of the person or property of any member of the college community or of members of his/her family.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Date	Topic	Reading(s)	Assignment
1	8/17	Course Overview	Chapters 1 thru 6	Writing Assignment
2	8/24	Aggressive and Antisocial Behaviors	Chapters 7 thru 16	Chapter Reflection #1/Writing Assignment
3	8/31	Disruptive Behaviors	Chapters 17 thru 21	Chapter Reflection #2/Writing Assignment
4	9/7	Destructive Behaviors	Chapters 22 thru 26	Writing Assignment/Chapter Reflection #3
5	9/14	Emotional and Dependent Behaviors	Chapters 27 thru 36	Chapter Reflection #4 Writing Assignment
6	9/21	Participation in Social and School Activities	Chapters 37 thru 44	Chapter Reflection #5 Writing Assignment
7	9/28	Eating Behaviors	Chapters 45 thru 47	Writing Assignment
8	10/5	Multiple Problem Behaviors	Chapters 48 and 49	Writing Assignment
9	10/12	Final Exam		Child Behavior Observation Due/Writing Assignment

THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE SCHEDULE AND DATES OF LECTURE MATERIAL, READINGS, AND ASSIGNMENTS. STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN REASONABLE NOTICE OF ALL CHANGES.