EDCN 5663 - Managing Challenging Behavior

Course Description

Please see Computer Prerequisite C in the Registration Information for minimum computer requirements. Offers strategies to help teachers move beyond judgements of challenging behaviors and look at the behaviors more objectively, allowing the teacher to shift focus from controlling the student to teaching the student personal responsibility - educating the student to become a self-regulated learner. Includes information on challenging behavior risk factors; teacher self-monitoring skills; control versus power games; accepting personal responsibility; and family and community involvement.