Instructors need to know how to manage the flow of instruction in their classes while engaging all of their students in the learning process. Managing student behavior is a necessity if courses are going to achieve the stated goals and objectives. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.
All tips are helpful, I like the use it wisely cards.
Even though I have been teaching for more than a couple of years now, I still need to be aware of what I bring to the classroom. Does the first impression I give my students match what I am aiming for?
I have a few quiet students in each class, and while we do group/ panel work, I will try to catch them outside of class to build a rapport there. Maybe if I can get something going outside of the classroom it will overflow into it.
I like the aggressive % deduction on late assignments verses the deducted points per day I am currently using.
Important to not be ashamed of making mistakes but being open to use the mistake as a learning moment to improve and be a better educator.
Understanding that working with administrators and the student, who has caused a hostile or disruptive environment, may need to be removed from class despite your love as a teacher to want to fix the situation.
Students need responses tailored to their behaviors, but the response needs to be appropriate and not made to single anyone out in front of everyone.
Realizing the importance of making the syllabus easy to follow while including all pertinent information that will allow a student not to feel overwhelmed, but able to understand what is required of them in class.
It can't be a one size fits all for my students. Each one brings something new to the class and discipline and redirecting cannot be the same for all.
I already use "to do" lists when multiple tasks are pending.
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