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Course Description Course Name : Research and Practice in Classroom Management Course Code : EPÖ 763 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FATMA SADIK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the research models and data gathering techniques of studies on classroom management Evaluates the results of the studies on classroom management Designs a research project on the selected subject. Prepares a reflection paper on the conducted study. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main purpose of this course is to provide students with the ability to deeply examine the research studies about classroom management in the domestic and international literature and to develop research skills and attitudes regarding classroom management. Course Contents : In this course the research studies about classroom management such as designing the physical environment, developing standards and routines, effective instruction in the classroom, making the most of classroom time, establishing positive teacher-student and peer relationships, minimizing disruptive behavior are covered. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to the course and description of tasks Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion 2 Designing the physical environment Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion 3 Developing standards and routines Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion 4 Planning and practice in teaching Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion 5 Managing student work Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion 6 Establishing positive teacher-student and peer relationships Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion 7 Communication skills for teaching Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion 8 Making the most of classroom time Submission of homework Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion 9 Managing disruptive behaviors Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion 10 Managing disruptive behaviors Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion 11 Designing a research project Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion 12 Collecting data Reviewing the related literature, developing data collection tools and data collection Lecturing Question - answer Argumentation Observation Interview Case study 13 Preparing a reflection paper on the study Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion 14 Preparing a reflection paper on the study Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion 15 Final Exam and submission of homework Preparation for the Exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Chernow, F. B: ; Chernow, C. (1981), Classroom Discipline and Control, 101 Practical Techniques, USA: Parker Publishing Company, Inc.,  Crone, D.A.; Horner, R.H. (2003), Building Positive Behaviour Support Systems in Schools,London, The Guilford Pres.  Kagan, S.; Kyle, P.; Scott, S. (2004), Win-Win Discipline, USA: Kagan Publishing.  Cummings, C.(2000), “ Winning strategies for classroom management”, Copyright Teaching, Inc. Required Course Material(s)  Related national and international literature   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 On the basis of the Educational Sciences BA degree qualificatons, improves his/her knowledge in the same field at the level of expertise. 4 2 Understands the multi-dimensional causes of a problem and evaluates the problem as a whole 4 3 Analyzes a scientific article in the field of educational sciences. 4 4 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge s/he gained at the level of expertise in the field of educational sciences. 4 5 Uses and develops individual assessment techniques. 5 6 Guides the graduates of the field of educational sciencies within the framework of the knowledge and experiences that specialized training provides. 3 7 Gains knowledge and experience about the appliations which can make the field of expertise functional in educational field. 3 8 Makes prediction about the partner behaviors through the applications concerning the field of expertise. 3 9 Solves a problem in the context of educational sciences in a scientific perspective. 4 10 Integrates the theoretical knowledge within the scope of the field of educational sciences with the field of application. 4 11 Takes responsibility for solving the problems at the local and national level during the educational science-oriented applications. 3 12 Communicates effectively and properly with students, teachers, school administrators, and members of families and working group. 4 13 Has a good command of foreign language to be able to follow the foreign resources related to the field. 0 14 Informs his/her colleagues about the processes regarding the field of expertise and conclusions reached. 4 15 Uses the different statistical techniques and information and communication technologies that s/he needs in the field of expertise. 3 16 Provides the support of the institution employees to make the applications concerning educational sciences successful. 4 17 Develops internalized knowledge in the field of expertise and the related disciplines at the level of expertise. 4 18 Identifies the sources of the problems in the field of educational sciences and contributes to the solution of these problems. 5 19 Provides the cooperation of all partners in educational environment stating the necessity of the field of expertise. 4 20 Assesses the necessities which reveal through the applications related to the field of expertise in a critical way. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 20 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 162 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.48 ECTS Credit: 6