Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  Motivating and Managing Children with Challenging Behaviour

• Unit Code

  EDU4270

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Susan Jane MAIN

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Description

In this unit students will examine approaches to classroom motivation and management for children exhibiting challenging behaviours. Students will be encouraged to critically evaluate various theoretical perspectives on behaviour and current issues around student behaviour in schools. In addition, students will investigate the development of caring and respectful learning environments for learner engagement and the application of theoretical perspectives to learning situations. This unit also includes the opportunity for students to practise the skills of connecting and building relationships with children, and responding effectively to challenging behaviour.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from ECS2240, EDU2260

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded EDU4222

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse a number of approaches to learning, motivation and human development that are significant to the classroom practitioner.
2. Articulate a personal philosophy for creating positive learning environments which includes a description of how to implement this into practice.
3. Describe and evaluate a number of alternative approaches to classroom management, and relate them to theoretical principles.
4. Identify appropriate responses to motivate and manage the learning environment for effective teaching and learning to occur.

Unit Content

1. An exploration of theories of learning and motivation related to classroom management.
2. Identification of the links between teachers beliefs about learning and motivation and the teaching strategies they employ.
3. Linking philosophical beliefs to practice; planning for effective learning environments to engage all children.
4. The skills and strategies of preventative and remedial classroom management.
5. Theoretical explanations of human nature and development and the relationship to classroom management.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, guest speakers, tutorials, workshops and observations of videos.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Core Reading(s)

• McDonald, T. (2013). Classroom management: Engaging students in learning. (2nd ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Oxford University Press.

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