| Course Number: | EDX 5710 S17 |
| Instructor: | David Wells, M.Ed. |
| Location: | Online |
| Dates and Times: | Jan 18 - Feb 23, 2025. Online video session on January 18th and February 15 with the remainder of the course in an online asynchronous environment. |
| Credits: | 3 Graduate Credits |
| Tuition: | $1,195 |
The number of struggling students in our classrooms has grown substantially over the years. We all have students in our classrooms who need more support than typical behavior systems can provide. This course will address the psychological needs of struggling students. We will explore ways to deepen our understanding of students and provide support that makes a lasting difference while also caring for ourselves. Participants in this course will leave with an action plan that they can immediately put into place to support students in their school or classroom.
Audience: PK-12 Teachers and Administrators who hold an earned bachelor’s degree
Course Goals:
Participants in this course will improve relationships with their neediest students and will increase their understanding of the following key principles:
● Developing an understanding of the psychological factors which cause suffering for students.
● Establishing behavioral expectations and routines that meet student needs.
● Responding to student misbehavior in a respectful and effective way that meets students needs.
Course Objectives:
Participants in this course will demonstrate their ability to do the following:
● Develop hypotheses about the root causes of student misbehavior.
● Identify key practices which foster a sense of empathy and belonging in the classroom.
● Design a specific action plan to increase the emotional well-being of students.
David Wells, M.Ed.
David has been a Vermont teacher, principal and superintendent for over thirty years. He believes in making classrooms safe and engaging for students with plenty of project-based learning. When he is not teaching at Vermont State University, you can find David spending time with his grandchildren or restoring vintage typewriters!
Greene, Ross. (2021) Lost and Found: Helping Behaviorally Challenging Students. Jossey-Bass.
Ketterer, William. (2019) Reducing Anger and Violence in Schools: An Evidence-Based Approach. Routledge.
David Wells
802-461-6905
(802) 468-1325