One of 6 learning modules created for the College Educator Development Program - a collaboration of six Ontario colleges: Conestoga, Fanshawe, Lambton, Mohawk, Niagara and St.Clair. Also available as a SCORM and Articulate Storyline source files. Version 1.2. This particular module is number two in the series and addresses considerations for creating a positive learning environment.
Type of Material:
Online Course Module
Recommended Uses:
The content can be used as part of a course. Teachers can use some portions of the material as lecture. Some other portions can be assigned as homework. The teacher may decide whether to have students working in teams or individually. The material can be used self-paced or as a supplement to in-person instruction.
Technical Requirements:
We recommend users to navigate the site with Google Chrome. The embeded videos from Youtube freeze while navigating with Mozilla.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The goal of this module is to present users with tools and strategies to help create a positive learning environment in the course they develop. The suggestions include compiling a list of strategies/tactics for the first class and crafting a statement of how your course meets learner-centered UID principles.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed, Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Users need to have a background in a subject and its related skills and/or content area that they hope to teach.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The concepts and information presented in this module are valid and developed from references used in the teaching profession. Key processes are introduced in a sequential manner so scaffolding of content can occur for the user. Content is presented and anchored by learning objectives. Content is presented followed by an activity followed by content followed by activity. There is a summary at the end of each section. This module has five main sections--Introduction, Classroom Management Issues, Setting Expectations, Community Building and Class Dynamic, and Resolving Issues and Managing Conflict.
Teacher candidates, in-service teachers, and administrators committed to professional development would have the background to be successful in this module.
Concerns:
None.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Through videos, readings and activities, this module introduces users to common classroom management issues, approaches for establishing positive class norms, strategies for addressing disruptive behavior and productive ways to resolve conflict. There are several objectives for this module. They include:
Define classroom management
Identify common classroom management issues
Identify strategies to address classroom management issues
Outline a strategy for introducing yourself
Identify behaviors that promote teaching professionalism
Discuss how classroom arrangement impact student behavior and the learning environment
Define rules and procedure to creat a positive learning environment
Discuss the value of connecting students with student success services
Identify community-building strategies for a diverse learning environment
Identify effective communication techniques in both face-to-face and online learning environments
Select appropriate strategies to resolve conflict
Identify core guideline for managing chellenging student behavior
Concerns:
None.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The design of the module is clear and self-contained. Tabs at the top left indicate menu, resources, and transcripts (of presentation). The menu lists every specific section covered in the presentation. The menu items are hyper-linked for quick viewing or reviewing of any part of the module at any time. The resources provide pertinent, downloadable documents, references, and a print version of the entire module. Users are able to pause the presentation or move forward or backward as needed.
Concerns:
None.
Creative Commons:
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