EDUC 6373 Classroom Management

ED201 is now EDUC6373. Focuses on observation and description of learning behaviors, with emphasis on examining the relationship of teacher behavior and student motivation. Prepares teachers to analyze behavior in the context of a regular classroom setting that serves moderate special needs students and to select, organize, plan, and promote developmentally appropriate behavior management strategies that support positive learning. Also considers theoretical models of discipline and classroom management strategies, and requires students to propose and develop a rationale for selection of specific techniques for specific classroom behaviors.

Course overview

Department
Teacher Education and Curriculum and Instruction
School
Lynch
Credits
3
Level
Both
Offered
Every Spring

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.86 / 5 · Excellent
117 responses
Instructor rating
4.92 / 5 · Excellent
117 responses
Terms evaluated
9
Most recent: Spring 2026

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Spring 2026Richard Cass4.84.94.94.94.84.84.94.71–3 hrs/week13 of 16
Summer 2025Richard Cass4.64.94.94.94.34.84.74.9—10 of 16
Spring 2025Richard Cass4.94.95.04.94.94.95.05.01–3 hrs/week18 of 22
Summer 2024Richard Cass4.94.84.94.94.84.84.94.94–6 hrs/week17 of 25
Spring 2024Richard Cass4.74.84.94.94.14.54.94.61–3 hrs/week18 of 21
Summer 2023Richard Cass—————————1 of 13
Spring 2023Richard Cass4.95.05.05.04.75.05.05.01–3 hrs/week20 of 21
Summer 2022Richard Cass5.05.05.05.04.85.05.05.04–6 hrs/week5 of 15
Spring 2022Richard Cass5.05.05.05.04.74.95.04.91–3 hrs/week15 of 18

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Elizabeth A Looney
    Summer 2026
  • Erica Karp
    Spring 2027
  • Richard Cass
    Spring 2026, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.92/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Spring 2027 · Erica Karp · Campion Hall 16 Th 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Summer 2026 · Elizabeth A Looney · Campion Hall 328 TuTh 12:00 Noon-04:00PM;July 13th- August 6th · Offered