I learned there is a transition for young students that recently graduated from high school and starting a program as an adult. They have more responsible to hold themselves at a higher standard for self motivation and growth compared to what they were used to in the past.
I have seen my fair share of students with excuses for late submissions. The reasons can be very creative, and the same "mother in an MVA" happened two semesters in a row. I have also seen the students who communicate very well, hand out "shiny, red apples," and struggle to pass at the end of the semester. The ideas in this presentation, specifically the importance of consistent, equal, and fair conduct for all students, are heartwarming.
Love the idea of rotating rows of seating so everyone can have an opportunity to be up front in the classroom. I also like the ideas for having a little more control over the students who like to talk. Having them be the observer is a great idea and allows them to have that center stage when reading the summary. I feel that when students hear the same information in different ways from different people, it helps set it into their memory. So win-win for everyone with that method.
At my institution we limit cell phone use to a minimum. As far as when we are in lecture we have the support of more than one instructor in the class. This allows one instructor to focus on delivering the lecture while the other can focus on keeping the students focused on the content.
I have learned about the degree of commitment we must have to our students.
I really learned alot in this module. I liked the different types of students that we deal with on a daily basis and the solutions for each.
I think in this day and age where so many lectures are presented via PowerPoint and students often follow along on their laptops and iPads, I can see how there may be so many inattentive students. The idea of self reflection is important to ensure that I am presenting material in an informative but engaging way and also getting feedback from these students on what can help them become more engaged would be helpful.
It is important to know the characteristics of the students in the class, so as the instructor I will know what specific strategies will be effective in moving the student forward.
Having a strategy for inattentive students and center stage students to allow for all students to be engaged.
Provide different teaching techniques for various learners.
I was once attended a training class the required a talking stick. It got passed around the classroom. I really liked how that worked. I would probably try that.
I appreciate the information on trying to include the quiet students while letting the center-stage students shine.
Their is a variety type of students. despite having multiple types of individuals there are many ways to get every student involved motivated and guided to the right direction in the material being taught.
I appreciated the Harvard Business School professor's example of his interaction with a student and how impactful it can be. Teacher's need to be mindful of how their words and brief interactions with students can impact them. Teachers should be more intentional with their words and actions and work to build their rapport and relationship with their students.
Learn how to manage different students in class and learn how to handle it.
Never dismiss the importance of interacting with a student in class or outside of class. If a student wants to talk with you, make time.
include "centered-staged" students in the class and be mindful that their behavior cannot be changed but controlled.
There were good ideas and strategies in the presentation for the inattentive and “center stage” students.
ive learned that making every student feel or believe they have your undivided attention when you are interacting with them making them feel heard or important will kill off most center stage syndrome show each student respect as well keeps everything order... for example i have 30+ students so order is MANDATORY i cant skip my order of helping others il gladly help anytime its needed but also there is a order so if john doe asked for help before jane doe does i wont skip over the order for no reason and i do this with every student so theres a understanding that no one person is bigger than the program and order
good ideas on dealing with center stage students
