I believe communicating course expectations clearly and consistently is one of the most important parts of classroom management. At the beginning of the school year, I explain my expectations for attendance, participation, assignments, safety, and behavior in both the classroom and welding shop. I also reinforce these expectations throughout the year so students understand what is expected of them. In my welding classroom, safety, responsibility, respect, and accountability are especially important because students are working with equipment that can be dangerous if not used properly. When students understand the expectations and consequences, it helps create a more positive, organized, and… >>>

We, as instructors, will make mistakes. Its human nature. Its how we learn from them and make the necessary adjustments and corrections to better ourselves moving forward. Write down your mistakes and find ways to improve and prevent those same mistakes from happening again.

I learned that you need to monitor students behavior. Dont "pick on" quiet students but make sure they are engaged and participating. Have private discussions when I feel it needs to be had. observe class. make sure no one is cheating. If I feel a student isnt fully engaged or any other issue, I will pull them off to the side to have a discussion to figure whats going on and find a way to resolve.

There are and will be all sorts of different types of people with different personalities. It is up to the instructor to identify these personalities and run the class accordingly. 

I learned to be open with the students about the curriculum and expectations of the course. Explain and go over the course syllabus in detail. Use teamwork when doing activities.

We can learn from our mistakes and share those with students. However, not being firm with class rules and/or syllabus can lead to student problems. Being ready for classes and having tasks planned, keep students on a positive track for learning. 

We should not allow for opportunities to cheat. Give students clear answer to questions when preparing for the test. Teach students how to remember key facts instead of whole text. We should do our best to learn and know our students. We can see student behavior in their body expressions and face. 

I learned that you have to find different ways to keep that fire burning in you so you’re not burning yourself out. 

I plan to hold the students less interested just as accountable as the attentive ones. I have to do that by being firm on assignments and have clear expectations. Also have a firm syllabus up front. Give most students an inch and they will take a mile.

As an instructor, you must present a professional image of competence.