EDU 486 - School and Classroom Cultures

4 Credit(s)

This course is designed to provide a theoretical and practical foundation in areas related to maintaining a positive school and classroom culture. Students will study the legal and ethical foundations of pluralism, equality and constitutional rights in schooling. Other legal principles needed to protect educators, students, including students with disabilities, and parents, will be covered. Interpersonal, social, economic, racial and cultural factors relating to school/classroom climate will be addressed. Positive strategies used to motivate and manage classrooms will be covered. Finally, legal and practical issues related to physical and mental health are addressed in this course.

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