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Responsive Classroom Management in the Primary Grades (K-3)

Does it sometimes seem like your students are running your classroom, instead of the other way around? Let’s face it — we’ve all been there at one time or another. It doesn’t matter if you are new to the profession or a seasoned veteran, there’s no doubt about it — managing an entire classroom of students can be tough. This online course addresses some of the most daunting classroom management issues including how to set boundaries and teach expectations, the importance of establishing and teaching routines, keeping students motivated, working with diverse student populations, social and emotional learning, and using character education to prevent bullying behaviors. Teachers will also enjoy learning about the importance of being proactive and positive, as well as how to create clear and concise rules and routines which have logical consequences. This course is worth 3 ⅓ semester units/5 quarter units from UC San Diego Extension. For detailed information on university credit, click here.

"I really enjoyed this course and learned alot. I already told my students we will be revamping our rules and consequences soon. I will be using techniques related to the restorative/proactive approach in my classroom. I'm happy I took this course." - Maureen Gambino

 

Enrollment Options

Register] Course Registration Only $149

Register]Course Plus Credit from UC San Diego Extension Only $379

 

Required Resource Book: This course has a modestly-priced required resource book (available in both new and used versions) that can be purchased through Amazon using the following link. Note that you can begin and participate in your course before the book arrives.

“Better than Carrots or Sticks” by Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey

If you are registering for multiple courses, use the following link to access the book list for all PDI courses with direct purchase links through Amazon. PDI Course Resource Book List

 

Topical Outline / Click here to request a copy of the detailed syllabus

PDI Course Number: 7T02

UCSD Course Number: EDUC40138

Unit One

  • Classroom Management Defined
  • Finding Your Management Style
  • Establishing a Trusting Environment
  • Assignment #1: Write an autobiography
  • Test #1

Unit Two

  • The Power of Proactive
  • The Art of Motivation
  • The Importance of Organization
  • Assignment #2: Article reflection
  • Test #2

Unit Three

  • Setting Boundaries and Teaching Expectations
  • Classroom Rules and Procedures
  • Using Classroom Tools to Manage Procedures and Routines
  • Assignment #3: Respond to a classmate
  • Test #3

Unit Four

  • The Issue of Discipline
  • Response to Intervention
  • School-Wide Management
  • Test #4

Unit Five

  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • The Character Education Connection
  • Preventing and Addressing Bullying
  • Test #5

Unit Six

  • Working with Small Groups
  • Working with Divers Populations
  • Home-School Connection
  • Assignment #4: Create solutions to classroom management scenarios/issues
  • Assignment #5: Reading/Learning Log (Based on required resource book)