The Science of Behavior

*New Course*

Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com

In-service Course – 3 Credits – 45 Hours

September 9,10,11,12,13,16,17,18,19,20

East Meadow Location – 4:15-8:45 pm

Course Description: Developing an understanding of student behavior is tantamount in terms of adequate instruction and learner success. Educating today’s students requires a wealth of strategies, including critical and analytical thinking skills. Having our learners retain information more effectively, become active rather than passive participants in learning, and being able to comprehend information are the only methods of sustained success. This course will train teachers to find ways to assist students in their unique working styles and respective behaviors. Topics being addressed include proactive, preventative strategies, responsive consequences, etc. A multitude of teacher instructional styles and coping mechanisms will be focused on.

*A must for K-12 educators!!!!