What I took away from this section was that classroom management isn’t about controlling behaviors in your students it's about managing them and learning what works with different personality types 

The syllabus is the reference for your entire class and you ca easy avoid confusion by clearly outlining course obligations and due dates 

Comment on Christopher Vocci's post:  its a good lesson.. even for experienced instructors

Classroom preparation only goes so far. I must remain flexible with the schedule but plan meaningful activities to facilitate learning. I also know to acknowledge my mistakes with transparency, humor, and a solution. 

In previous semesters, I have struggled to engage with silent students. I have been an instructor to individuals who will not even greet me in return to my individual hello. I plan to facilitate engagement by fostering individual mentorships with silent students and use smaller groups to increase engagement with the material.

Comment on Michael Howe's post: very on point.

I am looking forward to utilizing the 'Minute Papers' in my classroom. This will help students make connections in an inviting manner. I plan to use a ball as a talking stick to add some movement in the classroom.

I have learned that setting clear goals and expectations early on will ease the minds of students and faculty. Creating an environment where students can listen, learn, and walk away with a greater understanding of the course is essential to build success. 

Time management can be overwhelming if you don't break it down into smaller segments. One of the key things is to not procrastinate. Just start with one thing, after it is finished move on and the next thing you know the list is done.

By setting the tempo of the class on the first day you may be able to rain in the high energy students and get some of the shy student to equal out. You need to guide the student into all working at the subject with equal enthusiasm.