Anger Management for Youth: Stemming Aggression and Violence

This course examines the issue of anger management and how teachers can identify the personal anger triggers and responses in students. Using a variety of control strategies to have student express anger constructively to deal with crises situations are presented. Activities and handouts are available to use in the classroom and counseling situations. The course expands the repertoire of interventions techniques for individual or group settings. Setting various realistic expectations for student's second-language proficiency are also presented. Educators will also research the topic of anger management along with an application essay or develop lessons for implementation. (3 credits)

Write a brief chapter review/reflection paragraph or bullet points about the information and knowledge that you thought was significant from each chapter in the book. Perhaps it is a technique that was highlighted or a concept, revelation or an application idea for your teaching.

1. Preface - Introduction - Getting Started
2. Module 1 - Introduction to Anger Management for Youth - Background
3. Module 2 - Getting to Know the Anger Sequence
4. Module 3 - Taking Control of Anger Responses
5. Module 4 - II Taking Control of Anger Responses
6. Module 5 - Applying Anger Control at Home, School and Work
7. Anger control in Personal Relationships
8. Appendix - Monitoring and "Check-Back" Tools

After the chapter reviews, find a research article related to anger management and write an article review/reflection about the articles content. Write a two page application essay regarding your experience and understanding of the book Anger Management for Youth: Stemming Aggression and Violence by Leona Eggert. The essay will pull together the book content, article review and your personal perspectives. It should be in an area of interest that is relevant to your teaching and life experience. Topics could include a research paper, internet search, a chapter or topic analysis, an activity, or write a lesson or unit-plan. Write about your own teaching experience and how you will apply the information in the book to your teaching methodology or classroom environment.