Classroom Management: Relationships & Ecology
Focusing on the components of unconditional positive regard and classroom ecology. This course uses the evidence-based Time to Teach classroom management model. This model is research-based, practical, proven, and is ready to use in the classroom.
Program Overview
The best teachers care before students achieve. This course will focus on the components of unconditional positive regard and classroom ecology. Specifically, we’ll examine classroom ecology strategies and understand its impact on the classroom environment to minimize disruptions and build healthy caring relationships. We will cover unconditional positive regard or how to build and maintain strong student and teacher relationships. We will focus on effective strategies to reach every student, every day.
Registration is Temporarily Closed
Registration is currently closed as we transition to a new Learning Management System to enhance your experience. Registration will reopen in January 2025. For questions, please email exed@umassglobal.edu.
Duration
Approximately 15 hours
Up to 6 months to complete courseworkEstimated Tuition
220
Ways to Learn
Online
Credit
1 PDUs
Graduate Level Professional Development CreditKey Features
Online and self-paced | Dedicated mentor | Interactive assignments
Real-world case studies | Earn graduate level professional development credits
Upon successful mastery of this course, you will be able to:
- Design the ideal classroom by examining every aspect of the ecology to maximize teaching and learning time.
- Identify strategies to build healthy caring student-teacher relationships to create high performing classrooms.
Course Topics:
- Classroom Ecology
- Classroom Ecology Strategies
- Unconditional Positive Regard
- Culturally Responsive Unconditional Positive Regard
This course is part of the 3-course Classroom Management program. Taking courses in this recommended order will help you build a strong foundation and progress through the program with success.
1. Fundamentals of Classroom Management
2. Classroom Management: Relationships and Ecology
3. Classroom Management: Accurate and Timely consequences
PreK-12 teachers, Teacher candidates, School administrators, Para-educators
Earn your credit in 3 simple steps
Step 1
Register online.
Step 2
Complete the course.
Step 3
Receive credits and obtain an official transcript.
Resources
This course is offered through University of Massachusetts Global’s School of Extended Education in partnership with Center for Teacher Effectiveness and Time To Teach
What are Graduate-level Professional Development Credits?
Graduate-level professional development credits are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement such as salary increment steps and recertification. Students should seek approval from appropriate district officials before enrolling in these courses.