Teacher Candidates examine current theory and research related to classroom communities and expand upon/apply their educational philosophy by connecting to the practice of building and maintaining a classroom community that involves families and is both culturally and trauma informed and responsive. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Prerequisites
Teacher Education BAS Program Admittance; Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 425
Course Outcomes
- Formulate a rationale for effective, research-based strategies for creating and maintaining a classroom that is culturally and trauma informed and responsive.
- Develop and apply effective strategies to promote student learning, encourage collaboration, cooperation, positive social interactions, conflict management resolution, individual and group motivation, behavior interventions, and individual learner needs.
- Create a personal, detailed Classroom Environment Plan based on effective, research-based practices that are culturally and trauma informed and responsive that includes family involvement/communication and builds on funds of knowledge theory.