EDG 4419 - Building Classroom Management and Discipline

College of Education

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 47
Effective Term Spring 2026 (660)

Requisites

Admission to Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) (Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility) (EPI-CT) or
Admission to Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) with Reading Endorsement (Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility) (EPIR-CT)

Course Description

This course focuses on principles and strategies for developing and maintaining an effective classroom environment for all learners. Strategies for whole class management as well as management of challenging behaviors will be explored. This course includes Positive Behavior Supports, Response to Intervention and Functional Behavior Analysis as fundamental components of effective classroom management. Participants will design a classroom management plan as well as conduct a functional behavior analysis.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will create an inclusive learning environment that supports community and school-wide expectations by:
    1. identifying strategies to establish positive relationships with students
    2. describing effective communication skills that can be used to address multiple audiences
    3. researching community resources that promote student resilience
  2. The student will justify effective interventions using behavioral data by:
    1. reviewing sources of behavioral data
    2. analyzing behavioral data to create effective interventions specific to the learner
    3. connecting classroom management theories to their teaching practice
  3. The student will analyze strategies used to promote student engagement by:
    1. determining effective strategies for student engagement
    2. discussing the features of student-centered learning environments
    3. examining proactive strategies that promote classroom behaviors
  4. Students will explain a Florida educator’s responsibility to provide a climate of openness, inquiry, fairness and support by:
    1. reviewing the legal requirements for a classroom teacher
    2. summarizing the Florida Code of Ethics
    3. synthesizing key legislation related to accessibility, safety, and student rights

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 75% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

FLDOE, (1999). Facilitator’s Guide: Positive Behavioral Support PBSwholebook. C&I Approval: 01/20/2012, BOT Approval: 02/21/2012, Effective Term: Fall 2012 (460). C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2022 (600).
C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2026 (660)