Classroom Management and Student Engagement Strategies

Throughout this course, participants will explore different classroom management strategies. We will examine opening day activities to set up your classroom for success. These activities can also be utilized to ‘reset’ your classroom once the year begins. We will share ideas and explore strategies about how to keep students on task, how to manage large classrooms, as well as how to engage all learners in the classwork. This is appropriate for general music, as well as ensemble teachers. Additionally, participants will work together to understand their own teaching style and be constructive observers to language and behaviors within the classroom, both positive things as well as things to improve. Additional topics will include advocacy, as well as national and state standards. We will explore these through 3 texts, 2 are provided, and one you will have to have available for this course.

This course is asynchronous with teacher availability and check-ins as needed.

*This course is available at two levels:

• MMEd Program Students: If you’re enrolled in the MMEd program at VanderCook, register for the 500-level course.
• MECA Continuing Education Students: If you’re not in the MMEd program but wish to earn graduate credit, register for the 7000-level course.

The difference in credits earned and tuition costs reflects the varying tuition rates between the MMEd and MECA Continuing Education programs. If you’re unsure which section is right for you, feel free to reach out to [email protected]  for assistance.