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 would have loved to have these helpful training when I first started in the classroom, very informative!
I have never written my stressors down. This is a good start to seeing what really causes stress and what can be eliminated.
Changes in staffing and the unknown with that can cause stress. The changes that come with the job- new classes, increased work load, new committees, more on your plate at home all can cause stress.
Technology can play a big role in helping us to be organized
I am already a list maker, but I tend to rewrite them often. I like the idea of highlighting things from the original list and wasting less time rewriting them.
Sitting in the back where you can see all the students while taking the exam makes them aware that you are watching them, thereby discourages cheating. Walking around while they're taking their tests/exams makes them nervous or more nervous so refrain from doing that. Great info!
I like the idea of assigning the TALKATIVE/CENTER-STAGE students as OBSERVERS if they continue to have their own ways after you spoke to them in private. I would also make use of the USE-IT-WISELY cards to keep students' participation to a minimum and give others chances to participate as well.
Learning about the different students actually makes the teaching a challenge but also a reward if we are able to provide them the tools to succeed while trying to use their attributes and educate them in subtle ways.
Making sure that I am open and honest with the students is important to build rapport with them but also making sure that I am engaging so they feel comfortable.
The most important thing from this module is how to handle angry students. The best thing is to initially hear them out and listen. Hopefully I won't encounter this, but I will make it a point to really listen to the root of the problem.
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