EDU2322 Classroom Management and Behaviour Difficulties (FOEDU)

Semester 2 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Fraser Cst (ONC)Springfld

Units 1.0 (Teacher Education: Special Edu) Band 5

Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: BEEC or BEPR or BPMU or BEPH or BEEH or BESP

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html

Synopsis

In this course preservice educators are introduced to a wide range of models, methods and strategies for managing student behaviour, with particular attention given to the management of students who exhibit behavioural and adjustment problems. The underlying theoretical basis of each approach is examined, along with a critical review of its efficacy and appropriateness in early childhood and primary school contexts. Due regard is also given to the congruence between current policies on student behaviour and the procedures recommended in each of the approaches covered. Support is provided in the process of developing a personal approach to the management of student behaviour.