EDUC 400 - Social Emotional Learning & Classroom Management

5 Credits

This course equips educators with practical strategies to create positive, inclusive learning environments through effective classroom and behavior management. Participants will develop skills in organizing classroom resources, time management, and spatial design while mastering techniques for both individual support and whole-group facilitation.

Core components include culturally responsive practices and positive guidance techniques aligned with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks established by the Professional Educator Standards Board. The curriculum integrates Washington’s Cultural Competency, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CCDEI) standards alongside Common Core requirements, preparing educators to foster equitable, supportive, and academically challenging environments where all students can thrive.

Pre-requisite(s) EDUC 340 with min 2.0 and Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 470, Teacher Residency
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - EDUC
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Evening, Online
Designed to Serve Students in the BAS in Elementary Education program who are seeking certification as a school teacher.
Active Date 20250520T14:11:09

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Course Outline

Identify and apply effective classroom routines and strategies that promote positive behavior and learning environments.
Develop skills for clear, respectful, and culturally responsive communication between school and home to foster family engagement.
Analyze and integrate the CCDEI (Culturally Competent and Diverse Educational Instruction) standards to ensure inclusivity in classroom management practices.
Demonstrate understanding of social-emotional awareness by identifying strategies that support self-regulation, empathy, and positive interactions among students.
Cultivate resilience in pre-service educators by implementing practices that encourage perseverance, adaptability, and coping skills.
Design a classroom culture that emphasizes respect, collaboration, and belonging to support diverse learners.
Evaluate approaches to building a school culture that aligns with inclusive values and addresses the social-emotional needs of all students.

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate effective professional communication through exchanging constructive feedback about teaching practice, while developing resilience and commitment to ongoing improvement.

Design a culturally responsive behavior management plan for Residency placement that incorporates CCDEI standards, SEL benchmarks, and Common Core requirements to establish an inclusive, positive classroom environment.

Complete a reflective self-assessment identifying personal strengths and growth areas in student behavior management, incorporating resilience strategies and demonstrating competencies aligned with classroom management and SEL standards.

Compare three theoretical student behavior models, demonstrating understanding of their alignment with CCDEI standards and their application to equitable, inclusive classroom practices.