EDMG 4407:Classroom Management in the Middle Grades

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDMG 3350   Corequisite: EDMG 4406  and two of EDMG 4401 , EDMG 4402 , EDMG 4403 , EDMG 4404 , and/or EDMG 4408 .
The focus of this course is on preparing prospective middle grade teacher candidates to create and manage positive, productive classroom environments, including those in urban settings. It is understood that these classrooms typically include diverse groups of learners. Management is accomplished through both the development of a comprehensive understanding of the learning and behavior principles that underlie effective classroom management and acquisition of the strategies and skills needed to implement an effective management program.