Promoting Positive Learning Environments (6732.5)

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• Semester 2, 2015, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (140713) - View

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Syllabus

Students will examine a range of traditional theories and techniques for promoting positive learning environments in their classroom, and investigate new trends, issues and techniques, including: crossage tutoring; patterning positive classroom interactions; playground peer mediators (conflict resolution); working with parents; and managing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and school refusal.

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will examine a range of traditional theories and techniques for promoting positive learning environments in their classroom, and investigate new trends, issues and techniques, including cross-age tutoring, patterning positive classroom interactions, playground peer mediators (conflict resolution), working with parents, and managing attention- deficit hyperactivity disorder and school refusal.
2. Students will also examine special programs for managing more severe classroom problems, and the case management of classroom behaviour problems.

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Contact Hours

3 hrs per week.

Prerequisites

None