Jun 28, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

EDCR 3100 - Advanced Methods for the Democratic Classroom


Building upon skills and knowledge developed in EDCR 2100, helps students to understand and implement additional knowledge and skills necessary for creating and maintaining a democracy-centered classroom. First portion develops the theory, skills and knowledge necessary to implement various experience-based models of instruction. Subsequently, develops skills necessary to differentiate instruction so as to meet the needs of all students. Also develops classroom management skills which support democracy-based practices. Students use the skills and knowledge gained to assist a classroom teacher in their area of concentration to develop and implement a unit of instruction. Includes a field experience and incorporates seminars designed to relate class work to the field experience.

Requisites: EDCR 2100 and CARE Students only
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will develop and use skills necessary to implement experience-based learning models.
  • Students will gather and organize a personal collection of methods and strategies which will be useful in her/ his area of concentration.
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to use a variety of classroom management strategies and techniques which support democratic teaching practices.
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to differentiate instruction.


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