Change to Plan B when your lesson is not working out.
Redirection is necessary when students become off-task. I wait or may do a task that hints at my students they should pay attention and eventually this will win the audience over.
Pay attention to the vibe in the room. Be ready to change course. Be ready for plan B. Find solutions to students who are not at the same knowledge base.
This unit made me think that I should assign the 4 learning styles as a requirement for my students when they present on a topic so they cover all four. Also trying to break up my content more, into bite sized pieces.
Do a quick 3x5 card assessment if they seem to be struggling, to understand where the probs are coming from .
If students get distracted, reroute the lesson to regain their attention.
I appreciate the advice of what to do if you have gone over your expected amount of time but still have information to discuss. Adjusting your expectations and lesson plans as you go is vital to ensure efficacy of your class.
Lesson plans should be planned ahead. Have contingency plans in place if you are needed to redirect the class.
I learned to change activities if you start to notice that students are not engaged anymore. I also learned to always have a Plan B, if Plan A is not working as well. I learned that having feedback from students is a good way to improve your instruction. You may be able to pinpoint what is not working for students.
Approaching lessons with an "on the fly" plan of what adjustments can be made, and where, to keep the lesson valuable while achieving objectives.
Comment on Adrianna Olch's post: It is important to take charge of the class and also remember that the students are adult learners. I feel the best approach to gain control of the class is to redirect them to the assignment or activity.
Plan B is important and being flexible. Also, making adjustments based on students' level of engagement.
Realizing that you cannot compromise on competencies, knowledge, and skills required to succeed. Which really brings the thought of matching the assignment to the students' experience level.
Be prepaired to change lesson plans on the fly as needed.
Having a plan B is essential. When there seems to be a disconnect between the instructor & the students then redirect them to another activity.
how to be more adaptable with students
Keeping the student's attention and ensuring they are not being distracted. Redirect or switch to another activity if needed.
I took away the most from the time management solutions. It's so easy to get off-topic in conversation. It's hard to disengage when the students are invested in the discussion, but ensuring you go through all the contents is essential. Now, I will say that I have allowed the conversation to take over the class a time or two when it is almost teaching the subject matter.
