Sharon Rogers

Hi Elham, I am glad that the suggestions were helpful. I like your idea also. Sharon

Patricia, Thanks for the comments and support. Shaon

Hi Patricia, I think that you need to seat them every other seat or far enough apart from each other when you can; initially, let them know the consequences if they are found to be cheating; and create two versions of the test, but let them know in the beginning that this is done. Sharon

Hi Andrea, Thanks for your response to my thread about cheating students. I think that we need to give them tools also, such as tips to taking tests and tips for student success. Sharon

There are many thigs that new instructors are concerned about and being respected is at the top of the list. Being able to establish themselves initially is necessary to have control in the classroom.

There are several things that you can do to reduce the desire for students to cheat. Give the students the opportunity to test more frequently with a series of exams throughout the course. This allows the the opportunity to increase their grade and the overall final exam grade. Making realistic demands when developing your exams is another way of reducing the pressure to cheat. It is important that you develop a good rapport with your students and by doing this, you will develop a sense of the student's abilities and whether or not they are disciplined.

An evaluation must be done and reviewing your lecture material to determine if it is too difficult or too easy should be one of the 1st things attempted. Look inward and ask yourself if you are presenting the material in a positive and interesting way. It is important that you challenge the student. It is crucial that you haev planned your lecture and be prepared. Another alternative is to engage the student by breaking the class up into work groups. This allows for students to interact and give opportunities for brainstorming.

There are many advantages for monitoring students. It can create a positive learning environment. It also allows the student the awarenness of what is going on within the classroom and with themselves as individuals. There is an opportunity to reinforces positive student behavior.