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CD14B |
Reading & Examination Schedule - Edwards |
Spring 2008 |
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Week |
Dates |
Reading in Cole Text |
Major Topics |
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1 |
Jan 27 - Feb 2 |
Preface, pp 4-vi Table of Contents
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Orientation to the Text.
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2 |
Feb 3 - Feb 27 |
Unit 1: Problems and Issues in Discipline Chapter 1 Discipline Problems and Their Causes |
Causes of Discipline Problems The Role of the Home The Role of Society The Role of the School Historical Perspectives |
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3 |
Feb 10 - Feb 16 |
Chapter 2 Making Decisions About Discipline |
Educational Philosophies and Child Development Theories Developing a Personal Theory of Discipline Characteristics of Theories Comparing Four Approaches to Discipline Deciding on a Personal Approach to Discipline |
4 |
Feb17 - Feb 23 | Unit 2: Discipline Models Chapter 3 Behavior Modification: B.F. Skinner Chapter 4 Assertive Discipline: Lee Canter |
Basic Principles of Behavior Modification Correction Strategies Schedules/Types of Reinforcement Bribery and Adversives/Problems with Rewards
Responses to Misbehavior Roadblooks to Success Applying Assertive Discipline Punishment/Negative Consequences |
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5 |
Feb 24 - Mar 1 |
Chapter 5 Logical Consequences: Rudolf Dreikurs
Observing Child Guidance in a Classroom Setting |
Motives for Behavior Teaching Styles Helping Children Correct Their Behavior Preventing Discipline Problems
See Child Guidance Observation Assignment Due March 29 |
6 |
Mar 2 - Mar 8 |
Chapter 6 Democratic Discipline: Clifford Edwards
Chapter 9 Judicious Discipline: Forrest Gathercoal
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Nature of Democratic Discipline Attributes/Promoting of Learning Communities Preventing and Correcting Discipline Problems
The Ethical & Legal Perspectives Judicious Application of Rules and Consequences Class Meetings |
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Mar 9 - Mar 15 |
Midterm Exam* |
Preface, Chapter 1 - 6, 9 |
8 |
Mar 16 - Mar 22 |
Chapter 7 Teacher Effectiveness Training: Thomas Gordon Chapter 8 Reality Therapy/Choice Theory: William Glasser Writing the Child Guidance Observation Report |
A Case for Teacher Effectiveness Training; Essentials of TET; Preventive Discipline Reality Therapy; Correcting Unacceptable Behaviors; Choice Theory; The Quality School; Preventing Discipline Problems
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9 |
Mar 23 - Mar 29 |
Chapter 10 The Jones Model: Fredric H. Jones |
Classroom Structures and Control Promoting Cooperation Preventing Discipline Problems
Child Guidance Observation Report Due This Week |
10 |
Mar 30 - Apr 5 |
Unit 3: Creating a Comprehensive Discipline Program
Chapter 11 Choosing a Discipline Approach
Chapter 12 Creating a Personal Theory of Discipline
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Applying a Personal Discipline Philosophy; Establishing Criteria; Identifying & Validating Assumptions;Considering Options An Example of a Comprehensie Discipline Program; Preventing Discipline Problems; Correcting Discipline Problems;Schoolwide Discipline
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12 |
Apr 13 - Apr 19 |
Unit 4: Classroom Management Approaches and Procedures
Chapter 13 Vioence in the Schools
Writing the Child Guidance Management Plan |
Causes of Violence; Correcting School Violence Problems; Managing Student Assaults & Hostage Situations/ Promoting Antibullying & Antigang Activity; Resiliency Training See Child Guidance Management Plan Assignment -- Due May 3 |
13 |
Apr 20 - Apr 26 |
Chapter 14 Classroom Management and Student Diversity |
Cultural Diversity & Interpersonal Relationships; Curriculum & Instruction for Minority Students; Eliminating Gender Bias; Exceptionality; Religious Diversity and the Schools |
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14 |
Apr 27 - May 3 |
Chapter 15 Managing the Classroom |
Beginning the Year; Time Management; Pacing; Maximizing On-Task Behavior; Managing the Physical Environment; Classroom Empowerment; Parent Involvement Child Guidance Management Plan Assignment .Due This Week |
15 |
May 4 - May 10 |
Explore Your Philosophy |
Putting the Pieces Together |
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May 11 - May 17 |
Final Exam*
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Chapters 1 - 15 |
* Exams will consist of True/False, Multiple Choice, Matching and Short Essay questions. Each exam is worth 50 points and covers the material identified in the chart.