Instructors need to know how to manage the flow of instruction in their classes while engaging all of their students in the learning process. Managing student behavior is a necessity if courses are going to achieve the stated goals and objectives. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.
IDE, SME, and other terms I wasn't familiar with. Ways to organize class (introduce lessons, syllabus, etc...). I like the test pilot and car salesman analogy. It really allows student to visualize what, why, and how.
This component of the class has some good info. for all to learn from. Some potential mistakes are easier to recover form than others. There were a couple, though, that simply do not "fit" most CTE instructors (e.g., "Nobody makes an A in my class.").
Excellent section. I really do enjoy this content. For most educators in Alaska, though, we are approaching the topic-at-large from a public school perspective...NOT a young adult, career education or community college level. Alaska does not have a bona fide community college system. Career training programs are handled almost (ALMOST!) exclusively by the state university system.
Some really interesting info. in this section. I truly appreciated the comprehensive breakdown of student "types" in the room. For me--as a secondary school professional--the present chapter/section seems to focus on ADULT students...not teens. Teens are undoubtedly less mature--so it'd be great to extend this section to include middle & high school level students.
I've done this for many years, yet I STILL have discovered a couple of key ways in these opening "pages" for me to IMPROVE my own approach to overall classroom management--through something as seemingly "simple" as the Course Syllabus.
Way to go!!!
Take notes from each class to identify the challenges and be better prepared for any obstacles that may arise in future classes. Mistakes can become learning experiences when implemented with humor.
Address and acknowledge each student in their own way. Cheaters will seize an opportunity to cheat if it is available. Structuring tests and presenting clear limits will discourage cheating. Sitting in the back of class to observe during tests/quizzes can be a better alternative to walking around the room because it does not make students feel like they're being observed.
It is beneficial to the instructor and the class as a whole to include the students that want to be the center of attention while also getting more reserved students to participate, especially in group work. It earns the respect of all students and actively shows that each person's contribution is valued.
Ice breakers, team building/cooperation, and posting due dates for assignments in multiple places will help with student engagement and reduce late assignments.
I learned that exercising helps reduce stress and improve sleep, and taking time to take some breaths can relieve some stress for a few moments
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