MODULE 1

UNDERSTANDING MANAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE IN THE CLASSROOM

Introduction: This module focuses on understanding management and discipline in the classroom. As you read about and explore each of the topics found in Chapter 1, reflect and make connections to either your teaching practice or the practices of the teachers you believe have most influenced you.

Grading: This assignment is worth 50 points. Please see the rubric for the grading of this assignment. Keep in mind that excessive grammar, punctuation, spelling, and composition errors will result in a reduction of points for this assignment. Failure to submit the assignment by the due date may result in a reduction equivalent to a letter grade reduction.

Due Date: The due date for this assignment may be found in the course assignment link in Canvas or on the course calendar in the syllabus.

Format:

· Submit your assignment as ONE Word Document via the appropriate assignment function.

· You must use Microsoft Word, font TNR, size 12, single spaced

· Use headings (example – Section 1: Vocabulary), so that sections are clearly labeled.

· Be thorough in your responses to each section.

Module I Assignment

I. Vocabulary

Directions: In your own words, fully define each term/concept and provide an example from the real word of education, preferably your school setting. Make sure to label the definition and label the example. Follow the example included below with the term “Classroom Management.” (Worth 2 points each, for a total of 20 points)

a. Classroom management

Definition:

Example:

b. Rules

c. Procedures

d. Order

e. Off-task behavior

f. Misbehavior

g. Discipline

h. High Expectations

i. High Standards

j. Positive Climate

II. Short-Answer Questions (worth a total of 30 points)

Answer each of the following in approximately two or three sentences.

SECTION 1. WHAT IS CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

1. Identify three components of classroom management and briefly describe each.

2. Why is it important to create caring relationships in the classroom? How can that be accomplished?

SECTION 2. A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS

3. Identify three characteristics of a learning community and briefly describe each.

SECTION 3. UNDERSTANDING MISBEHAVIOR

4. Why should teachers try to understand misbehavior in the context of how it occurred?

5. Identify several causes of misbehavior. What types of misbehavior might result from those causes?

SECTION 4. PRINCIPLES FOR WORKING WITH STUDENTS AND PREVENTING MISBEHAVIOR

6. How might a teacher’s understanding of the students’ ethnic or cultural differences help in addressing classroom management?