SPC 354 - Behavior Management in Diverse Educational Settings

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

This course focuses on creating learning environments that foster learning, safety, positive social interactions, and acceptance of diversity consistent with the Career Education and Consumer, Family, and Life Skills standards in the NJ CCCS. Methods of group behavior management are presented with emphasis on developing systematic classroom management practices that foster positive relationships, effective communication, and collaboration. The needs of children whose behaviors are harmful to themselves or to others, or which seriously disrupt learning, are addressed through individualized interventions, e.g., Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. Observation and recording measures for assessing and analyzing the communicative intent of inappropriate behaviors are examined, with emphasis placed on strategies for promoting self-management that Educatio152 n can be generalized to all settings. Prerequisites: Acceptance to the DL program; cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher; completion of all general education coursework; completion of SPC 255, CIEE 213, and CIEE 229; co-requisites: SPC 353 and SPC 355.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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