Dealing with Challenging Students | Origin: ED104
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Class Management Strategies--> Dealing with Challenging Students
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my name for the two main groups is "lungers and Laggers"
i team them up
In this course I have learned the importance of recognizing each student's needs, their attention level and their dedication to the class. It is important to include them in on ways to make the class interesting as well as what to do in the event of boredom. I plan to observe each student individually to monitor their actions and body language.
P.Proctor
This was a great section. Thank you for the tips to address each type of student
Manuel Mesa
My favorite method is doing huddle groups and giving them equal time to engage, while complementing every step they take.
I give so called particiaption Notes where the students have to answer 2 questions related to the content coverd in a learning unit of the day. If the studnets did not pay attention then they loose an opportunity to gain their extra ponts for that day.
Expectations are critical in this area. Teachers need to be consistant with how they manage those expectations. In dealing with these students, we need to empathetic to situations, but still enforce the expectations/rules. Its about guiding and mentoring students to be better, not treating them like kids. Work together, advise and create action plans to move forward with.
For me the secret has been, set expectations, hold the student accountible, if an issues arrises- provide guidance and create an acction plan to move forward with, then ensure that acction plan is re-visited and advising is continually happening.
I think the idea of using a guest speaker is great. It can definitely break up the monotony of lecture which can be difficult for some students to stay engaged with.
Students come from many backgrounds. Supporting and encouraging them to come up to standards may be something they have never experienced before.
I learned that there is going to be a multitute of student "distractors" and to sucessfully deal with them will take a systematic approach. Not all of the types of students are bad. They just need an energy redirector.
I learned strategies on how to manage adult learners who are inattentive. I also learned other strategies to manage students who always give excuses.
I always appreciate the students who want to engage and learn more, however, like the video stated, it can take from other students' learning. Including everyone is a huge part of how I teach. When I see students are being inattentive that's when I make sure they know that I see their inattention.
Great ideas on how to handle difficult students. I may have to try some of these strategies.
When I have a student that is easily distracted, I ask them to assist me with small tasks in class. It helps keep them engaged
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.
I learned how to deal with different aged students, and to use the students own abilities to the advantage of the class. They may be talk loud, often, and not on topic. But you cab=n use them to get the class going and stay on top of where it is going.
I dont blame the student i blame myself . If they are on there phone, WHY?. I usually go sit next to them and say aaa, whats up, i want to see. LOL , let them know im paying attention to them. But also quickly i have to retihink what im doing to reel them back in.
I do enjoy center stage students as they bring a differant percpective to the class. I have had a few innatentive students and yes 90% of the time they are not engaged with the material. I have had a small percetage of students with a learning disability and figit with things to help focus. i.e their phone. I try to replace the items with more school approved gadgets and it seem to help.
