PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EDS3003 Classroom Management Fall 2 2 3 4

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. BERNA GÜLOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor NEŞE UYANIK
Prof. Dr. DERİN ATAY
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FATOŞ UĞUR ESKİÇIRAK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The main objective of the course is to teach students to basic concepts and factors of classroom management

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
• will be able to explain concepts and factors of classroom management
• will know about behavioristic, cognitivist and humanist approaches to classroom management
• will be able to determine the classroom management approach and model that fits his/her personality
• will be able to develop a repertoire of behaviors regarding establishment of classroom rules, reward&punishment, praise&consequences, time management,, body language etc. within the framework of alternative models
• will be able to explain unwanted student behavior and how to intervene those behavior with reference to various approaches.
• will be able to explain preventive classroom management behaviors

Course Content

This course is about how various discipline and management systems can be applied to classroom environment in order to maintain class stability and effective learning. Various contemporary approaches to discipline and conflict resolution will be covered as well as the types of behavioral problems to be met in class and measures to be developed for them. Social and psychological factors that affect the student behavior, class medium, group interaction, developing rules for class management, organization in class, motivation, communication, creating a positive medium suitable for learning are also among the topics that will be discussed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Meeting & Introduction: What is classroom management? Why do we need such a management system? Personality and different class management styles. Wolfgang Ch.1-2
2) Davranış Analizi Modeli Wolfgang Ch.3
3) Behavior Analysis Model (cont) Wolfgang Ch.3
4) Positive Discipline Model Wolfgang Ch.4
5) Positive Discipline Model (cont) Wolfgang Ch.4
6) Assertive Discipline Model Wolfgang Ch.5
7) The Social Discipline Model of Rudolf Dreikurs – Adlerian Theory Wolfgang Ch. 7
8) The Social Discipline Model of Rudolf Dreikurs – Adlerian Theory (cont) Wolfgang Ch. 7
9) Glasser’s Reality Therapy, Control Theory and the Quality School Wolfgang Ch. 8
10) Judicious Discipline Model Wolfgang Ch.9
11) Discipline with Dignity Wolfgang 7th Ed, Ch.9
12) Love and Logic Discipline Wolfgang 7th Ed, Ch.8
13) Rogerian (Emotionally Supportive) Model Wolfgang Ch.11
14) Bullying Prevention in Schools and Classrooms Classroom Management: A Preventive Process Wolfgang 7th Edition, Ch.15 Wolfgang Ch.13
15) Finals week -
16) Finals week -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Wolfgang, C.H. (2001). Solving Discipline and Classroom Management Problems. Wiley, USA. 5th Ed
Wolfgang, C.H. (2009). Solving Discipline and Classroom Management Problems. Wiley, USA. 7th Ed
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 2 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 1 20 20
Midterms 2 15 30
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 112

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Analyze and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, ideas, applications in early childhood education and to be able to evaluate them critically.
2) To understand and know the developmental and learning capacities of 0-66 month old children and to reflect these to their education process.
3) Implementation of the subject matter, pedagogical and professional knowledge necessary for early childhood education.
4) Create teaching potential for 0-66 months old children regarding their multidimensional developmental process including skills and attitudes and behavior applicable to life.
5) To know how to develop, apply and evaluate learning mediums with sıitable education programs, teaching approach and methods and techniques which is flexible for each individual child .
6) To know and apply the necessary measurement and assessmant techniques suitable for early childhood educaton.
7) To develop and apply projects that supports children, families and individuals in the community and contributing positively to their developmental process.
8) To integrate the knowledge and experience of working together with different programs and different age groups.
9) To demonstrate the commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism,life-long learning and professional growth.
10) To cooperate and collaborate with other individuals and community to bring awareness about early childhood education to society.
11) To be able to recognize problems in early childhood education, to bring scientifically acceptable solutions to these problems and participate effectively in projects leading to such solutions.
12) Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies related to early childhood education and act accordingly.
13) To demonstrate commitment to societial,scientific and professional values.
14) To recognize and respect different cultures and to be sensitive to individual and cultural differences.
15) To demonstrate competence and ethical approach in information and communication technologies.
16) To demonstrate English profiency in communicating, knowledge sharing and professional development areas of early childhood education.