Ceola Donald CRI, AAS

Not keeping the classroom environment professional is a common error. I've had students test the water by using profanity in the classroom, I address it quickly, by saying we must keep the classroom rated " PG" at all times.

Very delicately! Challenging students deserve respect, I always want to make them feel they are important, so one on one meetings to discuss any issues and how I can resolve them is made a priority. Mever make a scene. If we can't resolve issues, then I refer to the college policy for guidance.

I generally pull my unfocused students aside and talk to them. I question them very carefully on how do they feel the class is going? What do they feel I could do to make the class more interesting? I do this to make the students comfortable in giving honest answers. After talking to them, I then let them know what my observations and expectations are for each student,especially,class participation. This is fair warning they will be called upon in class at any given time and they will need to stay focused in order to respond.