This was a fantastic section! The greatest obstacle I've face in teaching is dealing with a diverse set of student behavior. It seems when I have good students they're fantastic, and my troubled students are very demanding in my approach to dealing with their negative behaviors. The apple polisher and center stage student strategies are going to be invaluable for me as I continue to teach.
"Inattentive" students or students that want to be the "center" of attention can make it difficult for the rest of the class. I make sure that the students know the consequences of their actions. I purposely ask questions to students that are quiet and make sure to include all students in the discussions. I am always giving real life examples of why this topic is relevant. i try to make each student own responsibilities for their actions. I think the trick with challenging students is to have control of the class by setting limits and then reinforcing them.
I loved the Use it wisely idea this keeps the Center Stage student from being embarrased while encouraging the quieter students to share their input.
Learning different student's personalities will be challenging as a new instructor.
In this lesson I learned that there are different types of students, and sometimes the role of the students in the class will change as time goes on. It is my role as the instructor to identify the problems as they arise and ty to divert it into something positive so that everyone has a fair opportunity to learn.
For my inattentive students, I walk towards them in a class setting. If the behavior is repeated the next day or within the same class period, I have a private conversation with the student. Usually, the answer is they are bored. So, the first thing I do is some self-reflection to see if I need to change my delivery method or make the content clearer for understanding.
I like the idea of making a "talkative student" an observer. I am going to try this method in my class.
Amazing and very well-informed module. I like to keep everyone engaged.
We often spend more time talking about how to deal with the students who are disengaged and behavior problems. It was nice to hear some strategies for how to effectively teach students who are very bright and engaged but may be taking opportunities away from other students by hoarding the spotlight.
Students need to be held accountable for thier behavior in the classroom.
it may be benefical to meet with inattentive students during office hours to ensure optimal outcomes
I have seen inattentive student in both the school setting and the workplace setting as professionals. This discussion helps identify to pull them in a collaborative work assignment.
This information is very useful in how to deal with center-stage students, keep them engaged, while allowing opportunity for the rest of the class to participate.
This module helped to identify various student behaviors and ways to manage them. It also hinted at student engagement.I plan to use this when teaching adult learners.
This topic helps to keep students engaged but also sets standard for various student behaviors in classroom.
these are great strategies for dealing with defferent types of students. I really like the "use it wisely cards" this ensures all students are given the opportunity to speak during class. I think it also encourges quieter students to speak up.
Great ideas to keep order in class.
It is very important to be observant with students. Everyone needs to be managed but most will require different strategies. Really good tips for dealing with challenging students for me as a new instructor. Younger students right out of highschool may need some guidance to adjust out of high school mentality and be more attentive.
Strategies for helping the more shy students become more active in class were things like group projects, asking questions for them to answer, asking them how you can make the subject matter more interesting to them, etc.
Dealing with late assignments from students can be handled by giving more heads up on important due dates and reminding students they will be hired on their ability to perform or produce a product, so being late will not fulfill this outcome.
Basically some people will alwasy try to be the Alpha Male or Alpha Female and attempt to run the show. Don't let them. It may take a sidebar. Eventually they could become a great aid in the Lab. Don't let them steer the conversation. Some of them have an attitude where they think because they are paying to come they get to run the show. You have to quickly quell that and explain to the class that they are paying for a specific content, they do not get to decide what it is, how it runs or the results. They are they to learn the content we are providing for that particular trade.
