ED4362-501

Classroom Management 4-8

2006 Spring
Thursdays, 7:00-9:45
Instructor: Mrs. Pat Garrison
E-mail : patricia.garrison@utdallas.edu
garrisop@friscoisd.org
Phone: (469) 633-6580 Fax: (469) 633-6581

This course will focus on skills related to the art and science of teaching, regardless of the
discipline being taught. In many cases, these are the skills that will “make or break” a
teacher. Emphasis will be given to those areas of knowledge necessary to pass the state-
mandated TExES Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities Test (PPR), a test which is
required for certification. Each week a new instructional skill will be examined with
corresponding TExES competencies.

Required Text:
Fay, Jim and Funk, David. Teaching With Love and Logic: Taking Control of
The Classroom. Golden, CO: The Love and Logic Press, 1995.

Attendance:
You are expected to be on time for each class. No more than 2 absences will be
acceptable. If you must be absent, advance notice will be expected to the above phone
number or e-mail address. Roll will be taken each class period. Assignments due on a
day you are absent will still be expected by class time on that day. You may fax it to the
above fax number or e-mail the assignment as an attachment.

Participation:
The class will be much more enjoyable and beneficial with active participation from all
students. Everyone has valuable experiences and insights to contribute.

Grading Scale:
Participation (includes attendance, daily assignments, and active verbal participation in
class discussions)………………………........20%
Mid-term exam…………………………….. 30%
Group Project……………………………… 20%
Final Exam…………………………………30%

Weekly Topics for Investigation and Discussion:

January 12 Overview of Class

Setting the Tone

January 19 Developmental Characteristics of the Middle Level Student

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January 26 Brain Research
Multiple Intelligences

Feb. 2 The Lesson Cycle

Feb. 9 Bloom’s Taxonomy

Questioning Strategies

Feb. 16 Cooperative Learning

Assessment
Take-home mid-term assigned—due beginning of class next week.

Feb. 23 Mid-term exam due first of class

Diversity in the Classroom
Professional Development
PDAS
Code of Ethics

March 2 The Middle School Philosophy

Interdisciplinary Teaming
Group project assigned

March 9 UT-D Spring Break. No Class.

March 16 Work on Group Projects. – no formal class held

March 23 Group projects due and presented

Working with Parents
Have Love and Logic read by next week.

March 30 Discuss Love and Logic

Classroom Management
Procedures vs. Rules
Begin strategies for taking the TExES PPR test

April 6 1st night of TExEs review

April 13 2nd night of TExES review

April 20 Exam #1 (required)

April 27 Exam #2 (optional)

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