Syllabus
1) Definition of key terms, selected theories.
2) Historical perspective on school discipline, contemporary disciplinary situation in schools.
3) Increased aggression in children, factors contributing to behavior problems.
4) The selected types of problem behavior in schools.
5) School behavioral interventions and strategies.
6) Classroom management.
Annotation
The course deals with the issues of school discipline and student problem behavior. Selected types of problem behavior are described in more detail, factors contributing to children aggression are discussed, and relevant theories are introduced.
The course also acquaints students with interventions and strategies used to prevent and manage student problem behavior in schools.