ELIS 3700 - Building Pro-Social Learning Environments P-5
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41858,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Courtney Cruz
Email: clcruz@ysu.edu
Course Description
3700. Building Pro-Social Learning Environments P-5. This course will explore the essential component of social-emotional learning (SEL) within the context of a P-5 learning environment. Students will explore the concept of SEL, identify SEL strategies that build positive and effective learning environments, and appreciate the importance of building a positive mind-set as a classroom teacher to support SEL. Field hours required. Prereq.: TELS Upper Division Status. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Positive mindset habits for teachers. | Stevens, G. |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | BB materials | Course Overview & Building Class Community What Is Classroom Management? | Submit: Picture/info on Class Canva |
| Thu | 8/27 | BB materials | Course Overview & Building Class Community What Is Classroom Management? | |
| Tue | 9/1 | BB materials | The Teacher as the Foundation Setting the Stage Teacher Self-Regulation | |
| Thu | 9/3 | BB materials | The Teacher as the Foundation Setting the Stage Teacher Self-Regulation | Begin Artifact #1: Teaching & Learning Environment Philosophy |
| Tue | 9/8 | BB materials | Teacher Conflict Responses & Professional Judgment | |
| Thu | 9/10 | BB materials | Teacher Conflict Responses & Professional Judgment | Confirm identifying field/interview contacts |
| Tue | 9/15 | BB materials | Building Classroom Community & Belonging | Begin Artifact #2: Classroom Community & Belonging Toolkit |
| Thu | 9/17 | BB materials | Building Classroom Community & Belonging | Community Forum #1 |
| Tue | 9/22 | BB materials | Expectations, Rules & Routines | Begin Artifact #3: Expectations, Routines & Procedures Resource |
| Thu | 9/24 | BB materials | Expectations, Rules & Routines | In-Class: Expectations & Routines Teaching Practice |
| Tue | 9/29 | BB materials | Transitions, Instructional Flow & Active Engagement | |
| Thu | 10/1 | BB materials | Transitions, Instructional Flow & Active Engagement | Submit: Portfolio Check-In #1: Artifacts 1–3 |
| Tue | 10/6 | BB materials | PBIS: Building a Pro-Social Classroom System | |
| Thu | 10/8 | BB module and instructional materials | ASYNC: PBIS: Building a Pro-Social Classroom System | Begin Artifact #4: Proactive Behavior Support Toolkit |
| Tue | 10/13 | BB materials | MTSS & Tiered Behavioral Supports | In-Class: Mid-term Check-In |
| Thu | 10/15 | BB materials | PBIS/MTSS guest speaker | In-Class: PBIS/MTSS Case Application |
| Tue | 10/20 | BB materials | Understanding Why Behavior Happens | Begin Artifact #5: Behavior Response, Regulation & Individual Support Guide |
| Thu | 10/22 | BB materials | Understanding Why Behavior Happens | In-Class: Function-Based Case Analysis Begin considering a topic for Artifact #8: Candidate Choice |
| Tue | 10/27 | BB module and instructional materials | ASYNC:Trauma-Informed Classroom Management & De-escalation Async. Do Not report to class this week | Begin Artifact #6: Trauma-Informed & Responsive Practices Resource |
| Thu | 10/29 | BB module and instructional materials | ASYNC: Trauma-Informed Classroom Management & De-escalation | Community Forum #2 |
| Tue | 11/3 | BB materials | Safety, Mandated Reporting & Professional Responsibility *Guest Speaker | |
| Thu | 11/5 | BB materials | Safety, Mandated Reporting & Professional Responsibility *Guest Speaker | In-Class: Mandated Reporting & Professional Judgment Case |
| Tue | 11/10 | BB materials | Restorative Responses & Difficult Behavior | In-Class: De-escalation/Behavior Response Simulation Submit: Portfolio Check-In #2: Artifacts 4-5 |
| Thu | 11/12 | BB materials | Field Experience Roundtable | Submit: Field Observation Log & Teacher Interview |
| Tue | 11/17 | BB materials | Families as Partners in Classroom Management | Begin Artifact #7: Family & Professional Communication Toolkit |
| Thu | 11/19 | BB materials | ASYNC: Families as Partners in Classroom Management | Begin Artifact #8: Candidate-Choice Artifact |
| Tue | 11/24 | BB materials | Difficult Conversations & Professional Collaboration | |
| Thu | 11/26 | none | NO CLASS: Thanksgiving | In-Class: Family Communication & Difficult Conversation Role-Play Submit: Portfolio Check-In #3: Artifacts 6-8 |
| Tue | 12/1 | BB materials | Putting It All Together & Professional Showcase Preparation | Final Portfolio revisions |
| Thu | 12/3 | none | Putting It All Together & Professional Showcase Preparation | Submit: My Future Classroom: A Pro-Social Learning Environment Portfolio* (Critical Task) (BB & SL&L) |
| Tue | 12/8 | none | No class | |
| Thu | 12/10 | none | My Future Classroom Professional Showcase* (Critical Task) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.