I must be proactive, document interactions with students and keep an open line of communication always.
I learned simply to listen first rather than get defensive when a confrontation with an angry student occurs.
Monitoring the behavior of the student's and recognizing and potential problems that may arise and prevent them ahead of time.
I think it best to have a set of classroom norms and go through them every session at the beginning. This can be a quick or drawn-out review, as needed. They can also be posted on the wall and direct students to review them after they've signed in or updated their tracking sheets while the wait for others to catch up. You should get agreement from them that they are willing to follow the norms. For instance, if norm #2 is no cross-talk, and you have a student who is, you can simply ask them, "are you following norm #2?
Make sure to follow your school's policy for cheating students, document everything and always try to help the student by explaining policies listening to their side and making good decisions.
Have an environment not conducive to cheating.
I have learned that following your schools policies and documentation of all conversations are very important. When all else has failed meet with your administrator regarding steps for removal of the student from the class.
Have a system to deal with class distractors. Build a rapport and know the difference from a reluctant learner and someone who is distrupting class.
I learned that using Proactive classroom management help sets clear expectations, and keeping the students active with hands-on learning.
This course taught me that as a cosmetology instructor I need to set clear expectations and be consistent to maintain proper control of the classroom. Building relationships is key to getting to know them and their learning styles.
Managing student behavior is an important part of teaching and can hinder both teacher and student learning if not dealt with properly. I enjoyed the variety of ways to deal with students who may be a problem.
Again, it seems like this content is targeted for teachers instructing adults. Most of this is Classroom Management 101. I don't agree with the suggestion to let angry students vent. They're taking time away from the class and instruction. Other students may decide to start venting in order to waste class time and avoid work.
As far as cheating goes, make multiple versions of the same test. Only give physical tests - do not use digital ones. Problem solved.
One should listen to their students and get to know them. I have a couple of quiet students and now have some ideas to help them feel comfortable in the classroom and hopefully bring them out of their shells a bit more.
If a student has become too disruptive to the class and affecting lectures and other students' learning, then as an instructor it is okay to make the hard but right choice to remove the disruptive student from the class.
I learned that silent students can be aided by breaking into small groups or having them give a short presentation.
Managing disruptive students will be an ongoing learning experience for most instructors it seems.
by monitoring behavior, you can hopefully recognize emerging problems
There is much truth to students having outside factors that play into their behavior. Not that it is an excuse allowing this behavior, but sometimes just listening to them assists how they manage their responses
When dealing with angry students, the effective way to get them to focus on sharing their concerns is through listening and by listening, you are showing that you are interested in learning more about their concerns and are willing to give them the time it takes for them to express their concerns.
I love the idea of standing in the back of classroom to dissuade students from cheating.
