I was not aware that classroom management was number to a student's sucess. I will definitely place a greater role of management into my lesson plans!
What I have learn from the 4 different types of instructors in this lesson. Most of us are of the guided type. We have a plan and set of guide lines for the students to follow as close as we can trying not to help them. This will allow them to follow that guide line to succeed in obtaining their goal (a passing grade). We know not to expect anything too much cause of how they were brought up. Sometimes we expect to high. But that is the only way that they can succeed if we push them.
I learned about the 4 different types of instructors and learned what combinations I am.
I have learned what kind of instructor I am and where I need to improve to become a better instructor.
The 4 Management styles that are discussed in this module demonstrated how we as professors plan our day, which doesn't always turned out the way we want. However, I have to say that I encountered all 4 styles as a student as well as working with some former colleagues. This presentation reinforced to me the importance of planning ahead, involving your audience/students by creating a environment of trust and sensitivity, so that they can be more productive during classroom activities/discussions. Yes, we do need to practice what we preach, but also give them the support they need without being overbearing. There's always room for improvemnet, so let's keep on sharing ideas to better ourselves and others.
I plan to lay out my specific expectations for all aspects of the class clearly at the beginning of the course, rather than in a more general way, and then specifically later on as assignments are due etc. That way when we get to individual assignments etc throughout the class the expectations will be a reinforcement of what was already laid out at the beginning.
I have had a lot reinforced during this module. Ensuring that I have a solid management plan is essential. I particularly like the idea of having a planned alternate activity in case of emergency so that student progress is not hindered.
Good tips for incorporating buddy and controlling to end up with guide style.
My goal is to be a guide and not a buddy by keeping my class organized and driven.
I think I am a guide with a bit of buddy. The presentation did mention that adult learners prefer a friendly environment and I try to provide that while still maintaining high expectations and professionalism.
I have learned about the 4 styles of classroom management and have found that I most meet that of the guide.
I leanred and got a better understanding of the 4 differnt teaching styles.
I learned the 4 teaching styles. Good stuff.
I have a much better understanding on how to manage adults in a classroom setting
I am more tuned in to the adult learner management style
We all need to be objective as to who we are and who we want to be in the classroom.
I have learned that the best style of teaching is to be a guide to my students with empathy and compasion.
I have learned how to improve my teaching style
I have learned that I need to be more confident about reprimanding privately. I tend to generalize the negative classroom behavior as a group offence, when I need to begin to specficially speak with students causing the negative behaviors promptly and privately. I think my classroom would run more smoothly with that. Also, I feel like I am in between a guide and buddy...just a mix.
I learned that while most students enjoy the Buddy, the Guide is the better choice. I Fell that I am more of a Guide with some of the Buddy attributes. I will strive to become more of a Guide and hope the classroom appreciates it.
