Allow the student to communicate their frustrations and anger, then take a moment to reflect before responding.
We must learn not to react and raise our voice or rgue back atthe student. In my class the students are right out of high school and act as if they still are. They havent learned that there will be consequences to their actions. Thy have not matured on that level yet. Which is scary because how are they going to handle a situation at work?
I found that having the 'know it all" student try to teach to the class in terms that the class can understand can be beneficial to all involoved. Having the students who may not have understood it from you maybe hear it in another way. Maybe have the student who has the information to share but realize they may not have the knowledge to explain it to those who don't already understand the concept.
that when a student is disrupting the learning of others, shoulde be dismissed from the course,
the common ways students cheat:
- copy from neighors paper
- use notes written on clothing,skin,or small cards
- store answers on computers or calculators
- claim instructor lost exam
- plagiarize someones work
I have learned that I should try to work with the student as much as I can but when the student starts interrupting the learning of other students in the class then at that point the student must be taken out. Always making sure to have substantial evidence behind the decision.
I plan to implement t6he idea of the 20 second survey
When it comes to an angry student, the best approach is to listen first.
Great strategies for variuos types of behaviors you may encounter. Good to learn how to give opportunities if needed and how to remove opportunities when warranted.
This subject is helpful to better handle students who may have dificulties with speaking up or can create hositle learning environments for others to learn and be disruptive, you may have to remove them from the class.
When talking with an angry student is a fine line between maintaining your position and allowing the student to express themselves. I believe if students feel heard then the partnership between instructor and student is healthier and they will no longer be angry/disruptive.
Ambigious student behavior is the least favorite aspect of my job, but if handled correctly and in some cases have a can have a positive outcome for the instructor and student. At the end of the day we as instructors sometime have to walk in our student shoes to gain understanding of what is driving the negative behavior.
There are so many different types of students and different ways in which they learn and behave. if there are any issues, I think a good "blanket" rule that I learned is to genuinely listen. Try to hear and understand their point of view and go from there.
Listening is important when dealing with angry students.
I had 2 students in the same class they tried to constantly interrupted the class. I sent 1 student of them home to chill. Suddenly the other student stopped interrupting the class. Has anyone of you out there had the same scenario happening before?
Know and strive to understand student roles and meet them where they are and with what they need. Recognize when barriers present themselves and deal with them proactively. DOn't approach every student the same way.
I am glad that dismissing students from class is presented as the absolute last result. Teachers must understand that every time a student is removed from the classroom, their likelihood of graduating from high school is reduced (this is even more true for students of color). With that in mind, it is the responsibility of the teacher to try everything they can to keep the student in class (I really liked the listening and notetaking as a way to diffuse a contentious situation).
Reply to David Wilson's post:Perhaps you can assign them to different groups with different topics for an assignments.
The most prominent thing I learned is how to deal with angry students. This is a challenge, but I hope to impliment the process outlined, especially the documentation of from their complaints. I believe this piece of advice can help in diffusing situations and in improving rapport. Hopefully the student will comply and the hard call would not have to be made.
When disruption of the other students becomes apparent, then it is time for the disruptive student to go. Yes it is hard but sometimes instructors have totake that action.
I feel that this has taught me to be able to look out for and potientially identify students who are looking to cheat
