Name of Course Behaviour and Classroom Management

(Pengurusan Bilik Darjah dan Tingkah Laku)

Course Code EDU 3104

Credit 3 (3+0)

Contact Hours 45 hours

Medium of Instruction

Bahasa Melayu/English Language

Prerequisite Nil

Semester First/Second

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the concept of primary school classroom management

2. Apply various models of discipline management in the classroom

3. Analyse classroom disciplinary problems and select approaches to handle them

4. Analyse classroom management concerns regarding students with special needs

5. Perform teacher tasks and responsibilities in classroom management

6. Design a plan of an effective classroom management

Synopsis This course discusses classroom management in primary schools, the roles of teachers in classroom management; models of discipline management; issues regarding discipline problems of students and management of special need students.

Kursus ini membincangkan pengurusan bilik darjah sekolah rendah; peranan guru dalam mengurus bilik darjah; model-model pengurusan disiplin; masalah disiplin murid-murid dan pengurusan murid-murid berkeperluan khas

Topic Content Hours

1. Primary School Classroom Management

Concept of classroom management

Characteristics of an effective teacher in managing a classroom

- Personal qualities

- Teaching-learning competency

- Disposition and moral practices

4

2. Role Of Teacher In Classroom Management

Conducive learning environment

- Physical environment

- Psycho-social environment

- Classroom rules and regulation

- Classroom routines

Management of classroom assessment

- Test and examination planning process

8

- Test and examination administration

Managing students’ information resource

- record keeping of students’ personal

information

3. Role Of Teacher In Classroom Management

Teacher-student relationship

- The significance of building teacher-student relationship

- Factors influencing teacher-student relationship

- Strategies in building positive teacher-student relationship

- Pastoral care

- Classroom dynamics

5

4. Management Of Classroom Discipline

Concept of classroom discipline

Models of classroom discipline and its application

- Behaviour Modification (Skinner)

- Assertive Discipline (Canter)

- Logical Consequences (Dreikurs)

- Group Management (Kounin)

- Reality Therapy

6

5. Disciplinary Problems And Problematic Behaviour (Misbehaviour)In The Classroom

Types of disciplinary problems

Problematic behaviour in the classroom

Causes of disciplinary problems and problematic behaviour (misbehaviour)

6

6. Management Of Disciplinary Problems In The Classroom

Teacher’s Role and Action

Hindrance in managing disciplinary problems

Intervention in handling disciplinary problems

- Pastoral care

- Guidance and Counseling

- Behaviour modification techniques

6

7. Classroom Management Of An Inclusive Classroom 6

Dyslexia

Autistic

Late development

Hyeractive (ADHD, ADD)

Gifted

8. Planning Of An Effective Classroom Management

Preparation of an effective classroom management plan

4

Total 45

Assessment Course work (50%)

Examination (50%)

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Additional References

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Hill.

Charles, C.M.(2001). Building Classroom Discipline. New

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and strategies for today’s classrooms.New Jersey: Pearson

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Prentice Hall.

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Wright,D.(2005).There’s no need to shout!:The primary teacher’s

guide to successful behaviour management. London: Nelson

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