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firstday

When i have a new group of students, who are just getting to their electives, i like to refresh their knowledge of the class rule and procedures. i find this helps with some confusion that some students have.

styles of classroom management/ the guide vs. controller

Guides and controllers are the two learning styles to me are the most effective. I prefer to be the "guide by the side" than a "sage on the stage. the buddy learning style could possibly be effective determined by the audience. what do you think?

Professional Dress

Should your place of employment dictate what you should wear?

Text Messenging In Class

How can text messenging be decrease in class.

Environment conducive for learnig

What measures can be initiated in the classroom to enhance the learning process.

The mean girl

I currently have a student who is noticeably low on self esteem and confidence. She does the joky random comments during class to cover her lack of confidence. Lately, other students have come to me stating that she is talking about others and disparaging others outside of class in an attempt to be the "in crowd". I have not witnessed this, but am trying to figure out how to address the "bullying" issue, because it is affecting other students now.

Positive reinforcement

How to provide positive reinforcement prior to test taking.

Keeping the Control

I find it a difficult balance between maintaining control of my class and wanting to maintain control of my class. Let me clarify. On the days that I get frustrated with my loud mouthed student and I am on a constant lookout to steal back the conversation I get really frustrated and it changes the whole feel to my class. On the other hand, when I listen and engage with the loud mouth student I find it much more organic for me to sway the conversation and pass it off to another student or use it to ask the whole class their thoughts on the matter. I find that this technique keeps me feeling in control instead of striving for control and I stay more calm and I find my teaching becomes more meaningful because I am learning about the issues that matter to my students.

providing grade points when students leave class prematurally

To keep students from leaving and to cure the late arrival a good point is to have some quiz exercise in class leave some points in grade book for this

Coping

The coping mechanisms were really helpful.

Stress

I feel stressed when I have so many tasks and not enough time.

Technology

Technology can really save time in the classroom. Students enjoy technology as well.

Time management

Procrastination is like an evil spirit. I like the suggestion about thinking about free time in the future.

Blended Teaching styles

I found this training very helpful, I especially found the concept of using a mix of the Styles of classroom management to become more effective as the situation changes. Looking back at events that have occurred in my classrooms I can defiantly see where using this method would have been beneficial to everyone in the classroom. I look forward to using some of the tips given during the training in the future to see if they have the effect we are hoping for :).

respect

students need to be able to respect you and take you srious as a n instructor

cheating

when students cheat, they are cheating themselves out of value

challenging students

when dealing with challenging students we need to have them observe

role playing

role playing helps students and peers engage in activities

Cheating among Students

I have found the easiest way to deal with this as a continuous problem, is to: Make 2 versions of the tests and vary the tests among students known to cheat or sitting close together. Also, one hates to ask adults to sit in a particular seat, but that is also a remedy.

Coping with Stress

Work through your stress by sharing it with family members or very close friends. It may help to get thing of your chest. Exercise is a healthy was to deal with stress. Yoga class with breathing techniques can help as well. Eating healthy and getting plenty of rest can make you feel better overall