EDPI 4283 - Professional Practices

Students will learn about the collaborative practices associated with the Ohio Improvement Process. Students will learn collaborative strategies when working with children, parents, school and community personnel, and intra- and inter-agency organizations. Relationships among all parties will be examined, including benefits, process and problem-solving techniques. Respect for cultural and linguistic diversity will be emphasized while noting how this is addressed in various learning environments. A major emphasis will be on the importance of communication, teaming, monitoring, and periodic review of any prescribed individual programs. In addition, this course will assist teacher candidates in developing effective classroom management skills in order to maximize student learning. Topics include: classroom organization, behavioral norms, instructional transition time, rules and behavioral intervention strategies, tie management, various approaches to discipline planning, managing a diverse classroom, managing student work, addressing abuse and neglect, collegial collaboration, developmentally appropriate practice and classroom management in relationship to professional standards. This course will include content for prek-5th grades.

Credits: 3

Prereq: Teacher Education Program Level 3 Admission
Lecture hours: 3