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Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning

Applying Management of Class Dynamics in practice: case studies

TL603 · Management of Class Dynamics — Week 12 of 16

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This week’s topics

Applying Management of Class Dynamics in practice: case studies

  1. Case analysis
  2. Linking theory to practice
  3. Evaluating evidence
  4. The Best Evidence-based Method For Reflection | Using Gibbs' Reflective Cycle

What you will be able to do

  • 1.1 Analyse the characteristics of group environments that facilitate learning and development.
  • 1.2 Evaluate strategies to manage group dynamics.
  • 2.4 Evaluate behaviour management solutions utilised in class.

Activity

Start with this week’s video, then: Case-study workshop: apply the unit’s concepts to a real or realistic case and evaluate the outcome.

Study materials

Videos

  • The Best Evidence-based Method For Reflection | Using Gibbs' Reflective Cycle · YouTube · Dr Amina Yonis · 11 min · for registered students
  • Gibbs' Cycle of Reflection · YouTube · James Igoe · 3 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Five Misunderstandings About Case-Study Research · Reading · Arxiv, article · for registered students
  • Principles of Management, ch. 13: Managing Groups and Teams · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 496–530 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Fundamentals of Group Dynamics and Learning Environments
  • Week 2: Cooperative Learning and Interpersonal Collaboration
  • Week 3: Learner Agency and Self-Regulated Group Work
  • Week 4: Motivational Frameworks for Group Engagement
  • Week 5: Mitigating Barriers to Individual Participation
  • Week 6: Behaviour Management and Conflict Resolution
  • Week 7: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusive Group Practice
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Health, Safety, and Psychological Wellbeing
  • Week 10: Confidentiality, Record Keeping, and Statutory Compliance
  • Week 11: Assessing and Evaluating Classroom Dynamics
  • Week 12: Applying Management of Class Dynamics in practice: case stu…
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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