Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5EMB009Classroom Management2+0+02306.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Primary Education Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of the Classroom Management course is to equip prospective teachers and education professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to create and maintain an effective learning environment.
Course Content Basic concepts related to classroom management; physical, social, and psychological dimensions of the classroom; classroom rules and discipline; models of classroom discipline and management; management of student behavior in the classroom; communication and interaction processes in the classroom; student motivation in the classroom; time management in the classroom; the teacher as an instructional leader; management of teacher–parent meetings; creating a positive classroom and learning climate; and case studies on classroom management across different levels of education.
Course Methods and Techniques The course will begin with the instructor introducing the weekly course content. Throughout the teaching process, lecture, question-and-answer, analogy, and case study methods will be used. Group discussions will also be incorporated, and students will be encouraged to take an active role in the learning process.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Bayram Bozkurt bayrambozkurt@gantep.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Kara, M. & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Sınıf yönetimi. Nobel. Özdemir, M. Ç. (Ed.) (2017). Sınıf yönetimi. Pegem Akademi. Marzano, R. J., Marzano, J. S., & Pickering, D. J. (2003). Classroom management that works. ASCD.
Marzano, R. J., Marzano, J. S., & Pickering, D. J. (2003). Classroom management that works. ASCD.
Course Notes Course Principles:
Course Duration and Structure: The course is conducted for 2 hours per week in the classroom. The total duration of active instruction is 14 weeks. No classes are held during the midterm examination week. Make-up classes are arranged in cases of official holidays or when the instructor is unable to attend due to seminars or similar academic activities.

Attendance and Participation: Students may be absent for a maximum of 4 weeks due to illness or personal reasons. The midterm examination week is not included in the attendance record. Attendance is monitored starting from the first week. In cases of illness or emergency, students are required to inform the instructor via e-mail.

Information and Communication: At the beginning of the course, the course content is introduced and an introductory session is conducted. Students are expected to notify the instructor via e-mail in cases of illness or emergency. Students may consult the instructor during designated office hours.

Course Materials: Each student is required to obtain the course textbook. Students are encouraged to take active notes during class.

Teaching and Learning Process: Lecture, question-and-answer, analogy, and case study methods are used throughout the course. Group discussions are incorporated, and students are encouraged to take an active role in the learning process.
Documents Kara, M. & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Sınıf yönetimi. Nobel.
Exams Bu derste vize, ödev ve final sınavlarıyla değerlendirme yapılacaktır. Ara sınav kapsamı, 1. ve 7. haftalar arasındaki ders içeriklerinden oluşacaktır. Final sınavı kapsamı ise 1. ve 14. haftalar arasındaki ders içeriklerinden oluşacaktır.

Course Category
Education %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 13 2 26
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 84

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Understands the basic concepts related to classroom management.
2 Communicates effectively in the classroom environment.
3 Understands the importance of classroom rules.
4 Compares different discipline models.
5 Knows how to create a positive and safe learning environment.
6 Gains knowledge about how to plan and manage instructional activities.
7 Manages time effectively in the teaching-learning process.
8 Becomes aware of the factors that influence motivation in the classroom environment.
9 Uses prevention and intervention strategies for undesirable behaviors in the classroom.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Basic concepts related to classroom management Reading the relevant source and preparing for the weekly topic Kara, M., & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Classroom Management. Nobel Publishing. Özdemir, M. Ç. (Ed.). (2017).
2 Physical, social, and psychological dimensions of the classroom Reading the relevant source and preparing for the weekly topic Kara, M., & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Classroom Management. Nobel Publishing. Özdemir, M. Ç. (Ed.). (2017).
3 Planning and management of the instructional process in the classroom Reading the relevant source and preparing for the weekly topic Kara, M., & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Classroom Management. Nobel Publishing. Özdemir, M. Ç. (Ed.). (2017).
4 Establishing and managing classroom rules Reading the relevant source and preparing for the weekly topic Kara, M., & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Classroom Management. Nobel Publishing. Özdemir, M. Ç. (Ed.). (2017).
5 Discipline and models of discipline in classroom management Reading the relevant source and preparing for the weekly topic Kara, M., & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Classroom Management. Nobel Publishing. Özdemir, M. Ç. (Ed.). (2017).
6 Managing student behavior in the classroom Reading the relevant source and preparing for the weekly topic Kara, M., & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Classroom Management. Nobel Publishing. Özdemir, M. Ç. (Ed.). (2017).
7 Midterm examination week Reviewing the topics covered in the examination Kara, M., & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Classroom Management. Nobel Publishing. Özdemir, M. Ç. (Ed.). (2017).
8 Student motivation in the classroom Reading the relevant source and preparing for the weekly topic Kara, M., & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Classroom Management. Nobel Publishing. Özdemir, M. Ç. (Ed.). (2017).
9 Communication and interaction processes in the classroom Reading the relevant source and preparing for the weekly topic Kara, M., & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Classroom Management. Nobel Publishing. Özdemir, M. Ç. (Ed.). (2017).
10 The teacher as an instructional leader in the classroom Reading the relevant source and preparing for the weekly topic Kara, M., & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Classroom Management. Nobel Publishing. Özdemir, M. Ç. (Ed.). (2017).
11 Creating a positive classroom and learning climate Reading the relevant source and preparing for the weekly topic Kara, M., & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Classroom Management. Nobel Publishing. Özdemir, M. Ç. (Ed.). (2017).
12 Time management in the classroom Reading the relevant source and preparing for the weekly topic Kara, M., & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Classroom Management. Nobel Publishing. Özdemir, M. Ç. (Ed.). (2017).
13 Effective use of technology in the classroom Reading the relevant source and preparing for the weekly topic Kara, M., & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Classroom Management. Nobel Publishing. Özdemir, M. Ç. (Ed.). (2017).
14 Managing teacher–parent meetings Reading the relevant source and preparing for the weekly topic Kara, M., & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Classroom Management. Nobel Publishing. Özdemir, M. Ç. (Ed.). (2017).
15 Final examination week Reviewing the topics covered in the examination Kara, M., & Bozkurt, B. (2024). Classroom Management. Nobel Publishing. Özdemir, M. Ç. (Ed.). (2017).

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24
C1 1 5 1 4 1 4 1 4 5 5 4 5 2 2 2 3 4 1 1 1 3 1 4 1
C2 1 5 1 4 4 4 1 4 5 5 4 5 2 2 2 3 4 1 1 1 3 1 4 1
C3 1 5 1 4 1 4 4 4 5 5 4 5 2 2 2 3 4 1 1 1 3 1 4 1
C4 1 5 1 4 1 4 1 4 5 5 4 5 2 2 2 3 4 4 1 1 3 1 4 1
C5 1 5 1 4 1 4 1 4 5 5 4 5 2 2 2 3 4 1 1 1 3 1 4 1
C6 1 5 1 4 1 4 1 4 5 5 4 5 2 2 2 3 4 1 1 1 3 1 4 1
C7 4 1 1 3 1 3 1 2 1 3 2 4 1 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 3 1 4 1
C8 3 2 1 3 2 4 1 3 1 3 3 3 1 2 2 2 4 1 2 2 2 1 3 4
C9 4 1 1 4 1 4 1 3 1 3 3 3 1 3 3 2 4 1 2 2 2 1 3 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant