SPC 3540 Behavior Management in Diverse Educational Settings

This course focuses on creating learning environments that foster learning, safety, positive dispositions, social interactions and acceptance of diversity. It is based the ability to understand exceptional conditions and use this knowledge to respond to the behaviors of individuals with special needs. Methods to manage group behavior are presented with emphasis on developing systematic classroom management practices that foster cultural understanding, safety, emotional well being, effective communication, and collaboration. Use of assessment information to identify supports for children whose behaviors disrupt learning is emphasized through Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans. Observation and recording measures to assess and analyze the communicative intent of inappropriate behaviors are examined, with emphasis placed on strategies to promote self-management that can be generalized to all settings. Collaboration with families, other educators and personnel from community agencies is demonstrated.

Prerequisite(s): 3.00 GPA; 60 Credits; passing score on the PRAXIS Core Academic Skils for Educators; CIED 2070 Co-requisite(s): SPC 3550
Credits: 3.0