The "use it wisely" method seems to be what i've been looking for. I plan to use this with the next class to shift the dynamic and give equal amount of shine for each student. Normally we find out who the "center of the stage student" is during the ice breaking stage. This will be a useful tool of engagement.
I like the idea of rotating the seating arrangements.
Giving real life application of the information you are teaching can help students to better understand why what is being taught is important and relevant to them.
I appreciate the tips given on how to manage and navigate these types of students in the classroom and how to approach them one one one.
The information on how to handle disruptive and inattentive students is very helpful. It is useful to use body language during the lecture to incorporate the students into the conversation. I like the idea of a minute paper to test the attentiveness of the students during the lecture. The problem of over achievers in class can cause bad morale for the other students and it is good to have methods to control their contributions by giving them additional purpose or limiting them through question cards.
I really enjoyed this section of the course, because it helped give me a bit more insight into certain students and types of students, and recognize what I can and can't do to help them while maintaining the integrity of the course for everyone.
Approaching inattentive students seems to almost work, for the short term. I like the idea of having the students move seats if they continuously revert to going back on their devices upon moving away from them. In addition the idea of the cards for the center stage students seems like a great way to curtail their constant speaking without shutting them down altogether.
Cell phones, I-Pads, and social media are classroom challenges especially with younger students. If we set the bar high students will meet us there. Here is where the syllabus and classroom expectations, clearly explained, will define acceptable classroom behavior. Students will need to be held accountable for any deviation from classroom policy.
My actions and the way I chose to facilitate coursework can make a big difference ina n individual students success or failure
As a professor, being compassionate, encouraging and understanding will give student confidence in continuing education with confidence.
I really appreciated the strategies for how to deal with various students who might not be on task or very attentive. I was especially impressed by the concept of 'Minute papers'--giving students a prompt at the end of lecture or activities that summarizes the concepts of the day's lesson seems like a great way to increase student engagement across the board.
I like those ideas for helping control students who always want to be the center of attention in class.
I learned how different strategies can be used to manage a classroom.
I like the idea of the "Observer". I feel like this would also help with student interactions after hearing the summary of what was just lectured but in a shorter faze to get the key terms down.
Center stage students could be really challenging and I think they need to be identified and approached accordingly from the very beginning.
I believe post-covid and with an increase in technology, the students are harder to engage. Good ideas to increase engagement.
Phones have been the biggest obstacle to my students who are inattentative. What I try to do is make sure that students complete their work efficiently before I allow them the "award" of being able to be on their phones.
I learned the way to deal with different types of students and deal with them. The colored cards cards is excellent approach
The techniques for challenging students was helpful. I have all of those students in my class and appreciate the ways to handle.
When dealing with difficult students it is best to let them know you are aware. If they continue, call out their attention. If this continues talk to them after class.
