Proactive Classroom Management
I have been challenged with a simalar situation recently and found that if i move my disruptive student away from their comfort zone the outcome turns out for the better. For example in the cooking lab days when a particular group of students work together the quality of the food lacks structure and usually never gets turned in on time even with my guidance along the way. While on the flip side if i separate them into another group their performance and knowledge of cooking is stronger and they understand the importance of teamwork and productivity. I do believe that the other classmates will not put up with their belief system and together as a team will make things happen.
Glenn
move your students so that the disruptive student(s) are taken out of their confort zone. Stay close to them and call on them to answer questions about a particular topic you covered. Let them know that they are in a class room not recess. Ask another student, what would (disruptive student) do in this situation. Keep your lesson plan moving. Good students will arrange for the flow of the class room.
STAY IN CHARGE USE THE GOOD THINGS ON A DAILY BASES THAT THE STUDENTS ACHIEVE,TO HELP THEM BECAME MORE PROACTIVE TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR DAILY GOALS.
David, moving around and among your students keeps their attention moving around with you. Allowing them to move their focus with your movements keeps them engaged. Great job.
James Jackson
Keeping students actively involved is always a challenge, but over the years, communication with clear instruction of expectations have effectively assisted students with life-long learning. Moving around the classroom and sharing my space gives them presence of awareness and student accountability.
This technique works quite well.
It is true that opposites attract, I have had great success when with breaking up groups and having them work with apart, it helps to bring the weaker students up and at the same time keep the stronger students challenged.
