Faculty of Education · Pre-School Teaching · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of the Classroom Management course is to enable prospective teachers to acquire knowledge and skills regarding the fundamental concepts, theories, and practices of classroom management so that they can create safe, inclusive, and effective learning environments that support the cognitive, affective, and social development of students. In this context, the course aims to develop competencies in understanding and guiding student behavior, managing classroom communication processes, effectively using time and learning resources, creating a positive classroom culture, and developing appropriate problem-solving strategies for potential classroom issues.
Course Content
Basic concepts about classroom management, communication and interaction in ECE class, definition of classroom management, different aspects and characteristics of classroom management without providing classroom discipline regulation, management of undesirable behaviors in the classroom, time management in the classroom, classroom organization, creating a positive classroom environment suitable for learning (examples and recommendations).
Required Resources
Sarıgöz, O., Tösten, R., & Baş, M. (Ed.) (2019). Sınıf yönetimi. Anı.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explains the concepts related to classroom management in early childhood.
- Defines the principles, dimensions, and models of classroom management.
- Explains the factors that affect classroom management in early childhood education.
- Develops solutions using classroom management strategies for case studies (scenarios).
- Compares discipline models in early childhood.
- Explains approaches and interventions for undesirable behavior situations by providing examples.
- Identifies strategies for creating a positive and organized classroom climate.
- Establishes classroom rules appropriate to the developmental levels of children in early childhood education.
- Explains effective communication channels with children.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 9 | 4 | 36 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Practice | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classroom Management Approaches, Basic Concepts and the Role of the Teacher | Read the related chapter from the sources |
| 2 | Classroom Management Variables | Read the related chapter from the sources |
| 3 | Classroom communication and interaction | Read the related chapter from the sources |
| 4 | Teaching Methods | Read the related chapter from the sources |
| 5 | Regulation and management of the teaching environment | Read the related chapter from the sources |
| 6 | Development and implementation of rules in the class | Read the related chapter from the sources |
| 7 | Time management | Read the related chapter from the sources |
| 8 | Midterm | Read the related chapter from the sources |
| 9 | Motivation and Behavior Management | Read the related chapter from the sources |
| 10 | School family relationships | Read the related chapter from the sources |
| 11 | Management of unwanted behavior in the class | Read the related chapter from the sources |
| 12 | Discipline work and applications in school | Read the related chapter from the sources |
| 13 | Classroom management and discipline models | Read the related chapter from the sources |
| 14 | Classroom management practices | Read the related chapter from the sources |
| 15 | Classroom management practices | Read the related chapter from the sources |
| 16 | final exam | Read the related chapter from the sources |