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The purpose of this course is to provide educators with research-based strategies and practical applications for building positive classroom communities that support students’ emotional and social growth. Using Positive Classroom Communities: Activities to Support Students’ Emotional and Social Growth by Simonyi and Campanelli as the foundational text, participants will examine how intentional routines, structured activities, and reflective practices foster belonging, empathy, collaboration, and emotional regulation.
A primary goal of this course will require teachers to implement community-building strategies directly into their classroom curriculum. Participants will analyze classroom climate, design activities that promote student voice, establish restorative practices, and integrate social-emotional learning into daily instruction.
The required text for this class is Simonyi, S., & Campanelli, T. (Year). Positive Classroom Communities: Activities to Support Students’ Emotional and Social Growth.
ISBN:978-0325179919
Madonna University EDUT 5830.68
Graduate participants earn 3 semester hours of graduate credit and will receive a transcript from one of our partner institutions below. Professional development participants receive a certificate of completion for 45 hours of professional developments credit for face-to-face classes, and 60 hours of professional development credit for online classes.
Module One: Foundations of Positive Classroom Communities
Content:
Explore the concept of classroom community and its impact on student success
Identify the role of social-emotional learning (SEL) in academic achievement
Examine the components of the CASEL framework
Reflect on strategies for creating safe and inclusive learning environments
Module Two: Building Student Belonging & Inclusion
Content:
Explore identity and representation in the classroom
Identify strategies to ensure all students feel valued and included
Examine routines that promote belonging
Reflect on inclusive teaching practices
Module Three: Developing Self-Awareness
Content:
Explore emotional literacy and recognizing feelings
Identify strategies to build student self-awareness
Examine growth mindset and identity development
Reflect on the use of daily check-ins and reflection practices
Module Four: Strengthening Self-Management Skills
Content:
Explore emotional regulation strategies
Identify coping skills and self-control techniques
Examine goal-setting practices
Reflect on strategies that support perseverance
Module Five: Cultivating Social Awareness
Explore empathy and perspective-taking
Identify strategies for respecting diversity and differences
Examine social cues and group dynamics
Reflect on promoting inclusivity and understanding
Module Six: Building Relationship Skills
Explore communication and active listening skills
Identify conflict resolution strategies
Examine collaborative learning structures
Reflect on strengthening peer relationships
Module Seven: Responsible Decision-Making
Content:
Explore problem-solving frameworks
Identify ethical decision-making strategies
Examine real-life application scenarios
Reflect on accountability and decision-making
Module Eight: Classroom Management Through an SEL Lens
Content:
Explore proactive versus reactive classroom management strategies
Identify restorative practices
Examine consistent expectations and routines
Reflect on SEL-based classroom management approaches
Module Nine: Assessing Social-Emotional Growth
Content:
Explore tools for assessing SEL development
Identify the use of rubrics and checklists
Examine observational strategies
Reflect on tracking student progress over time
Module Ten: Sustaining a Positive Classroom Community
Content:
Explore integrating SEL across the curriculum
Identify strategies for long-term community building
Examine the role of teacher reflection and self-care
Reflect on sustaining a positive classroom environment
Online 3-graduate credit courses are 13 weeks in length.
On-site weekend courses are held Friday evening from 6:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday/Sunday, 8:30am-5:30pm.
Weekday courses are Monday-Friday from 8:00am- 6:00pm.
It is the responsibility of the student to check with their state, county, district, or school to ensure that all requirements are being met by the course you're taking.
Check the Partner Universities page for specific university information as well as course numbers which are specific to the university partner.
Students are required to purchase their own textbook, the information for which can be found here. If no book is required it will be specified on the list. We have copies of many of the textbooks should you wish to purchase directly from TEI.
Professional development (PD) participants receive a certificate of completion from TEI for 45 hours of PD credit for face to face classes and 60 hours of PD credit for online classes. These certificates are mailed within one week of the end of the class and reflect the course title, dates of attendance, and credit hour information.
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Phone: 1.800.331.2208
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