James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2004

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ED5855:04

Behaviour Management

External

HECS Band 1

External nationally and internationally. Semester 1 and 2.

Available to Postgraduate Certificate, BEd (Professional Development) and Master of Education students.

Staff:

Dr J Taylor.

The subject will explore management of school students' behaviour within group contexts. It will examine major theories of behaviour management, proactive versus reactive management and formulating classroom and whole-school policies and plans.

Learning Objectives:

compare and contrast major theoretical approaches to behaviour management and group processes;

critically evaluate proactive and reactive styles of management;

develop an appreciation of current policies relevant to classroom and whole-school behaviour management issues;

integrate these knowledges in relation to options and issues in establishing systematic behaviour management at classroom and whole-school levels.

Assessment by discussion paper 1 (30%); discussion paper 2 (40%); discussion paper 3 (30%).