Education 2289 introduces students to best practices in managing instruction and behavior in contemporary classrooms and to the principles that underlie those practices. Overall, the goal of the course is to ensure that students can identify and articulate the rationale for classroom routines and practices upon which effective instruction depends. This course requires students to spend two hours each week observing classes in an area school. Note: Students who are seeking certification in Special Education should enroll in EDUC 2489 (0226).