Good play on the disruptive student. As a new instructor, I've found them to be 50/50 when it comes to valuable contributers. Usually their peers usually do a great job of providing feedback on their own about it. As far as the couple of times I've observed any kind of major unacceptable outburst, I have let it play out to an extent, and then expressed my position on the input they were giving at that time; and at that point I didn't have to remind them that our conduct greatly defines our character to those around us. And so as they experienced that awkward embarrassment, I downplayed any lash that they might have felt, reassured them that it's all good and we are all going through different things in life. After that I am sure to include them more, but make sure they understand that I attend to everyone else in class with as much priority as them.
I must say the one video about ambiguous behavior speaks volumes. How many days have we ruined and not have even been aware of doing so?
Being observant from day 1 is helpful to determine who may need encouragement, who needs to be reigned in and who might be manipulative. Realizing these things early allows intervention that can help the students all progress and keep the class moving forward.
Great strategies to deal with various, potentially challenging, personality types.
I've learned different strategies to keep students engaged and nondisruptive in class.
Movement can be an easy way to place myself near the inattentive student to regain their attention, distractions and observe if they're bored with the lecture or if they're simply not understanding the content. It can be an easy and non embarressing way to address a student's behavior.
Very informative on dealing with different personalities and how to deal with problematic ones.
I lovethe last two ideas, 1) use it wisely cards and 2) observer student. Each idea can be useful and keep the over involved student in check but also engaged to keep the lesson going in a positive direction and let other quieter students open up and become mpore involved. Both seem to be excellent ideas for classroom management and use.
I always have center stage students in the kitchen each semester. They always believe they know everything, and tend to be loud and want to be center stage to the other students. Great resourses to hopefully control the chatter from these students. I especially liked the colored cards idea and plan to use it.
i like the idea of how to manage te diferant types of students to help keep the class engaged.
All ambiguous behavior is interpreted as bad.
Students who are inattentive in class are generally those students who:
Are confused about the course requirements.
Are bored with your lectures.
Lack an understanding of the relevancy of the content.
Give a center of stage student a position like “the observer”
Center-stage students can be controlled through "use it widely" cards to decrease the amount of time they use in class.
Every class I've had so far I have always had a center stage student , I have found that if I ask them alot of questions they usually don't know the answer and I will tell them they need to listen more and that usually gets them to chill out some.
Placing yurself in an area where inattentive students are shifts their focus to you and the material that you are teaching.
I find it is useful to have the center stage students be observers. In doing this new role, they are limited with talking and play a role of listening.
Treat all students equally.
This is definitely a fear of mine as a new instructor. How do I handle challenging students? Will I be able to be stern enough yet flexible and compassionate at the same time for them? I am thankful this module took some time out to discuss interventions that can be used based on the student's personality/problem.
i learned certain behavior stem from something else and direct action needs to take place for behavior modification.
Reviewing the over talkative one in class and offering an observer role. I also learned that those that usually sit in the back are distracted have those students sit in the front to remain engaged.
Jackie
student behavior needs to be addressed and they need to be held responsible for their work. Being able to understand them and relate to them is important as well
This section was very helpful. It has great tips on how to engage students that may be bored in class or maybe they are concetrating on other things rather than the lecture. Great idea on group activities to engage students and more importantly, communication from both the instructor and student is key to success!
