INCH 425 - Designing and Implementing Positive Learning Communities

This course examines educational planning and the development of positive learning communities for diverse learners in a variety of settings. Pre-service teacher candidates will explore a variety of theoretical models and practical examples to study classroom organization and climate, problem solving, restorative practices, trauma-informed teaching, and informal and formal analysis of behavioral patterns, including Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and positive support plans. This course is typically offered as a week-long intensive course in the first week of the fall professional semester and in the week between student teaching placements. 60 hours of fieldwork is required. Course Codes: AFL. Prereq: INCH*310, INCH*320, INCH*380, INCH*390, INCH*410,INCH*411. Open to Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Student Teachers only. Class typically meets the first week of the semester and in between student teaching placements.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFL. Prereq: INCH*310, INCH*320, INCH*380, INCH*390, INCH*410,INCH*411. Open to Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Student Teachers only. Class typically meets the first week of the semester and in between student teaching placements. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.

Credits: 3