CD14B

Reading & Examination Schedule - Edwards

Spring 2008

 

Week

Dates

Reading in Cole Text

 Major Topics

1

Jan 27 - Feb 2

Preface, pp 4-vi

Table of Contents

 

Orientation to the Text.

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

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

 16

May 11 - May 17

Final Exam*

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.