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.
I've learned not to overthink what I'm doing and to be prepared for the lecture. I also know that mistakes will happen but not to get to worried about them but to learn from them and keep going.
I learned how to approach students who display disruptive behaviors.
This section helped me understand that the challenging students may not understand or see the need for the content so they need to be redirected.
There are creative ways in dealing with the attention seeking students.
I use a Calander to plan my assignments, so students are aware of what is planned for the week. However, everything can be subject to change, as in the real working world. Some students thrive on structure.
Hopefully you can approach the student quietly to find out what is the students concern or reason for the behavior. Hopefully work out a plan to help the student.
It is a given that in each classroom every student will have different learning styles, or not a clue. I feel it is important that instructors pay attention and take the student aside. We need to let the student know that we are concerned about grades. We can offer one on one tutoring, extra time on testing.
Establishing the criteria for class is vital. The syllabus can become the road map for students follow throughout the term.
The first day as well as the first week is very important. Explaining class expectations, skills that will be performed and day that they will be performed unless unexpected changes are needed. Explain grading system and deadlines for assignments.
Emotional resilience allows one to “bounce back” from these traumatic situations and experience substantial personal growth. Emotional resilience should be part of everyone’s life, because difficulties will arise. It is a vital requirement for educators, who encounter a variety of expected and unpredictable issues on a regular basis.
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