Irma Guillen

Reply to Shelley Freshman's post:Remembering names of students is always a challenge. I will make a seating chart which helps greatly, especially wiht large classes. As students arrive I mention the seating arrangements and make sure they understand the rules from the beginning of class. 

Reply to Margarita Sanchez's post:Treating student who disrespect the class does require you to raise a firm voice not necessarily a raised voice. Student should be made aware of offences only if they have been informed of what the classroom rules are first. This can be a challenge for students in class vs. students who are on zoom. Each situation is handled differently but the expectation must always be the same. 

Cheating or the perception of cheating can be damaging to the student so it should be handled in on an individual basis. When more than one student is involved - have one-on-one conversations with them is key. Without accusations examples like use of the exact verbage on wrong answers whtich they both got wrong, making the situation visable and not verble. Student are more willing to acknowledge the offence. 

Reply to jennifer randles's post:Using center-states students as mentors and tutors for the class is always helpful and helps difuse the sterotyping of "know it all" and also encourages the development of social skills that be put to good use in the classroom. 

Reply to Amelia Robinson's post: Interactive student can also be used as mentors for challenging, inattentive, ready-to-quit students. In addition, involving admission reps as well as instructors, and DOE with opportunities student experience. I'm a firm believer it takes a village even in the classroom. 

The challenging student are in the classroom but the most challenging students are on zoom. Keeping them attentive to the subject at hand and participating in class can be an extreme challenge. Most important keeping their cameras on is even a greater challenge. Speaking student individually outside the classroom and one-on-one as soon as the "opportunity" arises is key to dealing with challenging students. Letting them know its not personal when they are called after class usually gets the, I understand and apologize, resonse needed to more forward. Identify, acknowledge and move on. 

Reply to Ramiro Reyna's post:Now that Moodle communicates Lessons, assignments and due date is great. My job is to ensure students understand the timeslines and goals for assignments. 

Reply to william Burkett's post:Role models are great! However, students want engagement and attention getters in the class room. Engaging students is key. 

Starting a new cass can be challenging. However, getting to know your students every mod and becoming familiar with what works and what dosent' work for the class always makes the introduction to a new instructor and material run more effectively. Students must be engaged from the first day of class and setting the expectation in a positive classroom environment is always the key to success, for the student and yourself. Once you engage students the time files and students want more. Classroom management starts with the instructor and students envolvement from day one. Get that right from the first… >>>

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