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 learned the importance of perception and also to not be afraid to ask others for help.
Taking notes and reflecting on what did and didn't work during the lesson and make the appropriate changes.
As an educator you must try to reach all students but some students can't be reached and you can take steps to remove a student if they become a disruption to the learning environment.
Classes are made up of a variety of different behaviors and personalities, I learned different methods of engaging students with different behaviors.
I will put more information in my syllabus and make it more appealing.
I have quit a few students that I have to constantly redirect so that focus and absorb the content. I also listen to them at times when they just need a brain break for a few minutes. I have found that letting them take a 5-10 min brain break helps them to refocus and the rest of the class can finish listening to lecture without so many interruptions
Students today always keep a WIIFM mindset. The challenge is keeping them focused on the content and keeping my expectations for them at a level appropriate for them .
Instructor Image - Professionalism. Looking the part is what I took from this section.
In my class I don't give a written exam, we do a shop clean up as the final for both semesters. It is great for the shop, and wonderful for the students. They don't have t get so nervous about all the electives and our classes as well.
What to do with students with behavioral issues?
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