10-522-111IA: Guiding and Managing Behavior
Course Information
Description
Recent trends in education support a shifting paradigm from reactive discipline to proactive, preventive classroom management. This course will provide the learner with research-based concepts and strategies which can be used to prevent behavior problems from occurring in the classroom and respond to misbehavior. Practical application of strategies to organizing instruction, creating a positive classroom climate, building positive student relationships, implementing sound instructional methods, enhancing motivation and responding effectively to inappropriate classroom behavior will be emphasized. Effective student communication and problem solving will be practiced in class with a focus on developing skills, which will assist in empowering children to take an active role in self control and classroom management.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Defend the importance of proactive and preventative management techniques.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    product describes proactive management.
    product lists the benefits of using proactive vs. reactive management.
    product includes and supports with research information about student rights.
    product includes examples of proactive techniques.
    product includes a description of the overall climate created in a proactive setting.
    product includes specific strategies to increase student motivation.
    product contains a personal perspective on proactive classroom management.

  2. Summarize ways to promote healthy classroom environments conducive to learning.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    Learner demonstrates his/her role, as an instructional assistant, in creating a healthy classroom environment.
    Learner treats children with dignity and respect.
    Learner uses active listening skills.
    Learner states a rational for his/her actions.
    Learner identifies a variety of behavior management strategies.
    Learner fosters anti-bias perspectives among students.

  3. Determine disruptive behaviors to target for intervention.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    product properly classifies each behavior.
    product includes a rationale justifying the classification of each behavior scenario.
    product properly prioritizes behavior scenarios.
    product includes a detailed rationale for the prioritization of each behavior for intervention.
    product discusses behavior in objective, behavioral terms.

  4. Determine replacement behaviors.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    Learner identifies the mistaken goal or function of behavior.
    Learner identifies what function of behavior is being met.
    Learner lists replacement behaviors for a given situation.
    Learner provides rational for choosing each replacement behavior.

  5. Demonstrate the use of strategies for managing student behavior.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    Learner demonstrates behavior management strategies.
    Learner chooses strategy based on the given circumstances.
    Learner establishes an incentive plan.
    Learner justifies his/her actions.
    Learner responds to discipline situations without anger.
    Learner respects student's rights, feelings and dignity.

  6. Evaluate models of behavior management.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    product indicates the central focus of the behavior management model.
    product indicates the strengths of the behavior management model.
    product indicates the weaknesses of the behavior management model.
    product includes a personal reaction of the behavior management model.
    product includes a role-play script demonstration which portrays the main focus of the behavior management model.

  7. Examine school districts' behavior management guidelines.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    Learner describes school behavior management model.
    Learner describes school behavior management plan development.
    Learner describes conflict resolution format used in school/classroom.
    Learner describes classroom rules and procedures used to foster a healthy classroom environment.

  8. Assist in modifying the learning environment to manage behavior.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    product demonstrates characteristics of a positive, trouble-free environment.
    product includes an "action zone" within the classroom.
    product provides evaluation the classroom in terms of aesthetic appeal.
    product discusses impressions related to student reactions to the environment, or the effects of the environment on the students.
    product discusses how the room layout appeared to impact communication and student attending behavior in the classroom.
    product provides a diagram of a classroom conducive to proactive classroom management.
    product summarizes a rational for the selected arrangement of the classroom.

  9. Analyze Behavior Improvement Plans.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    Learner describes why Behavior Improvement Plans are used.
    Learner describes the parts of a Behavior Improvement Plan.
    Learner includes who is involved in Behavior Improvement Plan.
    Learner explains the role of the instructional assistant in the Behavior Improvement Plan.