Classroom management Course Code : 6304OIWKLM Study domain: Instructional and educational Semester: Semester: 1st semester Contact hours: 18 Credits: 3 Study load (hours): 84 Contract restrictions: Exam contract not possible Language of instruction : Dutch Exam period: exam in the 1st semester Lecturer(s) Elke Struyf Gilberte Verbeeck   1. Prerequisites At the start of this course the student should have acquired the following competences: An active knowlegde of : Dutch A passive knowledge of : English Specific prerequisites for this course: No specific requirements. 2. Learning outcomes The teacher as monitor of learning and developmental processes: creates a beneficial and powerful learning environment. The teacher as an organizer: creates a clear working atmosphere; plans and structures lessons adequately and flexibly; takes care of administrative tasks in a correct way; creates a stimulating classroom setting and a safe atmosphere. 3. Course contents The following topics will be dealt with (check the study planner for more details) looking at class management in a broader perspective, situating possible problems; introduction to researchers and their work; the class as an environment; proactive class management skills; basic principles of class management: control, tempo, motivating and being clear promoting a favourable class climate; the self-determination theory of Deci and Ryan (2002); the model for Interpersonal behaviour. 4. Teaching method Class contact teaching: Lectures Personal work: Casussen: In group 5. Assessment method and criteria Examination: Written without oral presentation Closed book Open-question 6. Study material Required reading Optional reading The following study material can be studied on a voluntary basis: 7. Contact information (+)last update: 06/09/2012 15:08 gilberte.verbeeck