Building a Student-Centered Classroom
Culture, Grades K-12

Course Description

This course on building a student-centered classroom culture will provide educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to create a positive and supportive learning environment for their students.

Throughout the course, educators reflect on their teaching practices and develop a plan for building a student-centered classroom culture. The goal of the course is to empower educators to become confident and competent teachers who can create a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.

In addition, the course will explore the importance of creating a student-centered classroom culture that values diversity and promotes a sense of belonging and inclusion.

Throughout the course, educators reflect on their teaching practices and develop a plan for building a student-centered classroom culture. The goal of the course is to empower educators to become confident and competent teachers who can create a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Essential Questions

  • What are the best ways to foster inclusive environments for students with variable attention?
  • What role do self-management, self-regulation, and organizational skills play in learning for students with variable attention?
  • What instructional strategies are proven to promote access and equity to curriculum and instruction for students with variable attention?
Course Agenda

  1. Course Introduction
  2. Norms and Procedures that Build Autonomy
  3. Bell-to-Bell Learning
  4. Culturally Responsive Behavioral Supports
  5. Targeted Behavioral Supports
  6. Restorative Practices in Caring, Accountable Communities
  7. Course Wrap Up
Course Syllabus

 

Comments from Teachers

“I have so many new ideas about restorative justice practices in schools. I will implement this new knowledge by sharing it with my colleagues and working to ensure that we are not using zero-tolerance policies with our students.”

“I enjoyed learning about behavior plans and strategies to implement in my classroom to encourage independence and foster community in the classroom.”

Danielson Teacher Framework Course Alignment

1.b

Demonstrating Knowledge of Students

2.a

Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport

2.b

Establishing a Culture for Learning

3.a

Communicating with Students