Sandra Aronoff

I learned tips on how to manage my classroom more effectively.

I learned about the different class management styles and what style I should strive to be.

I've learned that boundaries are important. That new instructors should prepare for class but if they make a mistake, use humor when pointing out the mistake to remind students they are human. I also learned that its important to reflect at the end of each lesson, what worked, and what didn't so that the next time they need to teach the same lesson they can remember and come up with a better strategy on how to teach the lesson.

I learned the different types of challenging students and strategies on how to manage them.

I learned about different types of students and strategies on how to manage each type. One common thread I noticed on how to manage each type of student was to have conversations with them. Many times the issue is that they either don't know what is expected of them, don't see the value of what they are learning or have not yet developed responsible skills.

Provide the class with clear expectations, but realizing that as an instructor I need to show them how the course will provide value to them and their career path.