Course | Fundamentals of Classroom Management

Course Overview

Perhaps one of the most unchallenged assumptions in school settings today are that students are arriving open to learning and willing to behave. This course focuses on developing classroom management strategies to nurture effective classroom norms, sustain high levels of engagement, and to maintain self-control and take deliberate action when presented with difficult classroom situations. Learn powerful self-control strategies to remain calm and react optimally when challenged. Acquire tools to effectively monitor and respond to the classroom climate to maximize instructional time.

At a Glance

Extended Education
Approximately 30 hours
Up to 6 months to complete coursework
2 PDUs
Graduate Level Professional Development Credit
$400

Program Highlights

Flexibility and Accessibility
Courses are 100% online and self-paced. Access textbooks and course materials completely online.

Dedicated Mentor
Need help with an assignment? Submit your questions directly to the instructor for quick replies.

Case Studies
Explore how course content connects to the workplace using real-world case studies, interactive assignments, and authentic assessments.

Earn Credits
Earn graduate-level professional development credits for salary advancement.

Course Objectives:

• Identify the foundational theories and practices of Time To Teach classroom management
• Design individual and specific lesson plans for teaching to classroom expectations
• Integrate new strategies into their daily practice to maximize teaching time and limit discipline disruptions

Course Topics:

• Introduction to Classroom Management
• Time to Teach Beliefs
• Current Classroom Analysis Rationale for Teach To’s
• Analyzing The Teach to Process
• Implementing a Teach To Lesson Plan
• Teach To In Action
• Sustained Successes

This course is part of the 3-course Classroom Management program.
Taking courses in this recommended order will help you build a strong foundation and progress through the program with success.

1. Fundamentals of Classroom Management
2. Classroom Management: Relationships and Ecology
3. Classroom Management: Accurate and Timely consequences

Who Should Enroll?

PreK-12 teachers, teacher candidates, school administrators, para-educators

Earn Your Credit in 3 Simple Steps

Step 1: Register online.
Step 2: Complete the course.
Step 3: Receive credits and obtain an official transcript.

What are Graduate-level Professional Development Credits?

Graduate-level professional development credits are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement such as salary increment steps and recertification. Students should seek approval from appropriate district officials before enrolling in these courses.

Credit may be available for this course and may vary by country or institution. Please verify eligibility with UMass Global.