Be firm, fair, and consistant.
All ways use the same rules for all students
I have one rule that I teach by:
" It is much easier to turn a No into a Yes than a Yes into a No !!" Consistant, firm and fair, NO AMBIGUITY.
I have found that I get MUCH better participation when I institute a daily class quiz, rather than when I only do one or two tests per semester. Giving students a reason to read each class (i.e. to pass a quiz) means that the knowledgeable ones who typically just "wing it", instead actually READ -- and that makes me a happy teacher!
Consistancy is the key! Once things start to become inconsistant, the "good" students start to become upset and the problem students feel like they have won. Certainly things happen that might make you have to "bend" the rules for certain situations and people(very much an exception tho and extenuating circumstances only). However, if you are firm, fair and consistant..the majority will appreciate that and respect you more.
Keeping this in tact is so important and trying to continue this through out the entire class! I am working on this evryday!
we have guide lines when grading a project so each student will know exactly what point deductions are then i show them how to elimate the deductions to improve their grade
Students want to know what is expected of them and being consistent and fair with the same expectations of all students as well as the same consequenses for all students helps to create consistent expectations and also results in the respect of your students.
Consistency is a very key issue, I have found. All it takes is one example of an inconsistent policy, due date, etc. and chaos can ensue.
Hi Bernadette,
Absolutely! You can not let your students take you for a pushover. You have to let them know that you are in full control.
Patricia Scales
Being firm and fair and consistent will allow a steadiness to your class. they will know where the line is at all times.
Put your self in their shoes and try to relate to them as we all have issues
