Dealing with Challenging Students | Origin: ED104
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Class Management Strategies--> Dealing with Challenging Students
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This module really emphasizes staying calm, cool, and collected. This applies to me as I stay positive and calm during difficult times in the classroom. I can re-emphasize my classroom rules and expectations more clearly.
There are and will be all sorts of different types of people with different personalities. It is up to the instructor to identify these personalities and run the class accordingly.
I plan to hold the students less interested just as accountable as the attentive ones. I have to do that by being firm on assignments and have clear expectations. Also have a firm syllabus up front. Give most students an inch and they will take a mile.
Those that struggle with paying attention may not know the relevancy of the course material.
Challenging students can also make the classroom interesting for instructors. Different types of students help instructors learn to be flexible, open minded, inclusive and better prepared for addressing the needs of various students. The task in handling students that are difficult is challenging in and of itself, but it makes for well roundedness and major growth for instructors in their teaching careers
I have learned that all types of challenging students are seeking the approval and understanding of the teacher. They are also all reaching out in their own way to have their needs met. As a teacher, we can use the strategies provided for each type of student to meet their individual needs.
This module taught me that challenging student behaviors, such as lack of engagement, blaming others, or wanting to quit, are often signs that students need additional support, encouragement, or a stronger connection to their learning. I learned the importance of building positive relationships, identifying the root cause of behaviors, maintaining high expectations, and using positive interventions rather than reacting with frustration.
I will apply this knowledge by having private conversations with students, helping them set achievable goals, providing encouragement and constructive feedback, and connecting lessons to real-world careers. When students become discouraged or disengaged, I will work to understand their challenges, reinforce their strengths, and help them develop perseverance, accountability, and confidence so they can be successful in the classroom and beyond.
From this module, I learned that every student has different challenges and learning needs. As an instructor, it is important to be patient, understanding, and consistent while setting clear expectations. I plan to apply these strategies by communicating with students, encouraging those who struggle, and finding ways to keep everyone engaged. My goal is to create a positive learning environment where all students feel supported and motivated to succeed.
My view on working with challenging students, has changed. It could possibly be me. I will definitely consider this next time when dealing with challenging students.
I like the observer job idea. I think it could give that particular outgoing student a job and a more purposeful time in class.
All tips are helpful, I like the use it wisely cards.
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.
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.
As with learning types, each student will have an "action", or "personal attitude" type/style. By paying attention as well as having a solid and certain immovable standard structures in place, students can each be valued, heard, and guided through each class, whilst feeling heard and understood.
I liked all the tips; however, the one I liked the most was the one regarding the talkative students and giving them cards to help them refocus and participate with their comments that are more relevant.
I learned the importance of classroom accountability, including setting clear expectations for assignment deadlines. I also learned that assigned seating can be useful even in college courses. In my classroom, I would rotate seating assignments regularly, incorporate activities that encourage participation, and follow up with questions to keep students who may be difficult to engage involved in the learning process.
I have learned that dealing with the different personalities requires different techniques and strategies
My doing problems in the front of the classroom keeps me from "circulating" about the room.
Dealing with a variety of different students is a factor that plays in education. Some of those students will be good and will do what is asked when it is asked. Others, on the other hand, will not be so eager to do things. Sometimes these students have good reasons as to why they did not do something while others play the game of working harder to get out of things versus just doing them. Being able to navigate through these different types of students is beneficial
