Managing Student Behavior | Origin: ED104
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Class Management Strategies--> Managing Student Behavior
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
How to handle quiet and angry students. Going to look for opportunities to help each student with the new skills learned through this course.
Getting to the root of the behavior issue. Identifying where they need extra support to curve the negative behavior and leaning on their strengths for positive reinforcement.
Teachers need to monitor students at all time. We should be moving around. I liked the 20-second survey idea--stand in a place for 20 seconds, then move on. You need to make eye contact and give each student attention - not just students who misbehave. We also need to make sure all students feel like they "are in the club." If you are faced with an angry student, listen, take notes, and ask them how they feel the situation can be resolved.
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I have learned that walking the classroom during an exam may be disruptive to student testing (although it is recommended at our institution). Also, to be mindful of angry students and remove yourself from threatening situations.
The Harvard example was great for dealing with the "expert". It's not enough to simply understand the concept but you must be able to articulate the concept in such a ways that others can understand it.
How to deal with anger students in difficult situations.
Empathy and compassion go a long way and with students its important to lead with these qualities. Set clear expectations, create a relationship with each student and relate to them in a way that acknowledges we are all human.
Effective student behavior management relies on clear boundaries, proactive communication, and objective empathy. Applying these principles starts with setting explicit expectations early in the syllabus to prevent misunderstandings and maintain consistency. When disruptions arise, addressing them privately preserves student dignity while defusing potential power struggles.
I learned practical techniques on how to handle quiet students
I appreciate the detail given to how to handle different types of problem behaviour. There is not a one size fits all management strategy for every student.
Do your due diligence and create an environment that doesn't allow cheating. Make it known that you will not tolerate any type of cheating. That way, when you have proper evidence of cheating, you can handle it quickly and accurately.
Comment on Anthony Gifford's post: I also appreciated this. In anger management listening is so important and often not done. Incorporating this aspect into the classroom is so helpful.
Many classes have the "expert" student. The suggestion of having the student explain a topic and then asking the student to explain the topic in words that everyone can understand is great.
Dealing with quiet and angry students section will help me the most. It showed me some techniques that will help me facilitate the students better.
This topic helped me understand that student behavior management begins with creating a structured and supportive learning environment. I learned that clear expectations, consistent communication, and mutual respect are essential for preventing and addressing classroom challenges. Instructors should guide students with professionalism while recognizing individual needs and concerns. I plan to apply these strategies by establishing classroom standards, encouraging open communication, and providing constructive feedback. As a nursing educator, I will focus on developing a positive environment where students can build confidence, demonstrate accountability, and develop professional behaviors needed for success.
Monitoring gives you insight in the the environment of your class, and will enable you to recognize problems before they become more serious problems.
Building a good rapport with the students may help mitigate a lot of the issues that may arise with students.
Effective behavior management starts with prevention. Clear expectations, consistent routines, positive relationships and fair consequences created an environment where students know what is expected and can be successful.
