EDU-450:
Classroom Engagement and Management
EDU-450 is focused on creating a successful learning environment; students will explore effective classroom management techniques, as well as explore strategies for engaging students and maximizing instructional time. Here are some additional helpful details and answers to those frequently asked questions.
Assignment-Specific Questions
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Practicum
No practicum is required for this course.
Writing Assignments
If you haven’t noticed yet, this course has some writing assignments. Don’t stress! You’ll find lots of details about APA-style in the Resources > Student Success Center, as well as in the General Resources tab above. Also, don’t forget that I’m an English teacher at heart and am at your disposal!
Rubrics
You will find the rubrics for each assignment in the appropriate Loud Cloud assignment link. Be sure to look at the rubric before completing an assignment, as it provides details about how to go above and beyond the basic requirements of the assignment directions in the Syllabus.
Participation
Every week there are two required discussion questions. For a quality post, be sure to be detailed, use examples, and cite sources (if used). As far as responses to your classmates, be sure to maintain a respectful tone and try to give a more detailed response than, “Good post,” or “I agree.” See if you can expand on your classmate’s ideas, offer suggestions, raise a question, or provide examples. Need more details or the grading rubric? Check out the PDF file below.
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CLC (Collaborative Learning Community)
We have one CLC task in this course during Module 4. For additional details about CLCs and how to work towards success, please visit the General Resources > CLCs That Work tab above.
Turnitin
Please be sure to turn all writing assignments (excluding PowerPoint presentations) over 500 words into the appropriate Turnitin dropbox, per GCU policy. It's also helpful to review your own TII score before submitting your assignment for grading, as you want to ensure you are using safe practices (for more details about this, visit the "Avoiding Plagiarism" resources in the General Resources tab above.