It is enlightening that we have a resource to deal with some of the most volatile of situations and that it is understood that some students may cause issues for the learning of the entire class. I also enjoyed the topic of cheaters in the class. It certainly isn’t fair to other students and I love the ways which it should be handled.
By pausing a second or 2 to listen is less likely to give a react response
It all has to do with respect. If you respect me as the instructor, then I wil respect you as the student. This means that when I am in front of the class lecturing that you are not being disruptive or disrespectful. And, when you are speaking or representing your point of view, that I am respectful of you. I feel that it is very rude when another student is having a private conversation with their friend while another student is trying to answer a question or the instructor is speaking in class. But, in addition, I feel that you have to establish those ground rules in the beginnning before the behaviors get to that point.
Regardless of how my students act, I want to deal with it in a correct way. I want all of my students to know that they are in!
Listen, listen, listen. I was always taught that as a young teacher. Listen to what your students have to say. I still believe that to this day. Have expectations for your classes and your students and make sure you have communicated that to your students.
This module has given me good ideas on how to handle cheating and maintaining order in the classroom.
this covered ways to effectively monitor your students behavior and progress in the course. also discussed ways to deal with problematic students such as anger issues or cheating.
Listen is so imporant. The essential step.
I have an online winter session course in which a brother and sister are enrolled. They both log on at similar times, their exam grades are exactly the same, and their discussion board posts are also similar. Does anyone have suggestions about how to determine if one is doing the work for both, or if they are each earning their propper grade?
Having the rapport between instructor and student helps minimize cheating students to take such opportunity and allows the instructor to identify the students ability and discipline. When having to make a hard call, be sure to follow policies and procedures of institution and communicate and document the events leading to dismissal path to departmental leadership.
I learned how to manage all types of challenging student behaivors like cheating, disruption, and silent students. If I have an angry student, I know to take them aside and listen to them. But I also need to get administration involved if I can't resolve it.
I like the written complaint for the angry student.....if they invest in the time to write it, and stand by their thoughts, it probably has merit, especially from their point of view. What they lose on the assignment, they can get extra credit for the writing assignment, and help them vent/share their thoughts.
The information on student monitoring, behavior, and strategies will be invaluable to me as I start my teaching career. Giving a student the option of filing a written complaint (which will be outlined in the syllabus) will be a great way towards resolution of a problem. I find the various strategies provided to eye opening and to serve as a reminder that there are so many different types of personalities and backgrounds that each student will have.
In some schools the student with behavioral problems have a adult shadower with them at all times, in order to keep the student inside the classroom learning with the other students. This would not work with adults, only for children.
Leading by example, maintaining fairness and listening to students i have found allows a relationship of respect.
I think managing the challenges of the shy and angry student is truly meaningful and helpful. Setting boundaries and fostering small group discussion.
Clear expectations is critical. Consistency is also crucial. I tried early in my teaching career to be relaxed about certain policies until the students got the hang of my style and told them each time the standard would be increased until we reached our goal. It worked for some, and for others it was a reason to bargain. They will take advantage. Make it clear, make it consistent.
details matter always wite down or document all negative or corrective actions with students. if you don't they can make you look really bad with the administration because you can not prove or show the things that you have done that have led up to the situation.
The secret of managing students is to be emphatic to their needs, especillay, the social and psychological needs.
Taking time to speak with students regarding the issue, rather than assuming and allowing it to continue to escalate.
