Removing destriptive student from class is hte best way to help other students learn better. In order to revome a student from class, admistration has to be involved.
I know that documentation of behavior is important, especially when it is inappropriate but sometimes you think it's just a one time and it hits you in the face at the end of the term if you do not nip it right away.
I learned about the different type of student behaviors and how to deal with them accordingly
Again, this learning experience has given me a lot of important information that I can use in my teaching career.
Making sure consequences are followed through. But also allowing student to voice their concerns.
I learned that being familiar with the institution's policies is very important especially when having to address situations with students.
Once again, I hear that getting to know the students and also reflecting on my approach to teaching and how I teach help students succeed.
This module provided various methods and ideas for handling different types of students I encounter. I am excited about implementing some of the strategies for getting the 'silent' student talking in class.
Cheaters are going to cheat!
listen to there concerns and let them vent
Students that disrupt the learning of others can be detrimental to the success of the other students in the class. Being able to help control this situation if it happens will help to put a stop to bad behavior. There are many skills and resources given to help with the situations is they arise.
The most important information is to always listen to student;s complaints before making a judgement. Allow students to express their their minds, address the seriousness of cheddting.
We will encounter many different types of students. The first thing is engage the student with communication and understanding no matter the issue may be. Create a plan for yourself and have the student create a plan for themselves on how to do better. Aalways as your colleges for advice and if need be involve the insitution or counseling center for help.
Francine
I have learned not to judge an angry student. ask if there is problem and see how you can work with that student.
Its not a call of 'good kid' or 'bad kid'. Monitoring is the effective way to prevent cheating.
If there is a disruptive student in the class there should be counselation of the condict and ways of resolution. If there is no improvement final measures should be taken accoding to the institutions' code of conduct policy.
We definitely have to be good listeners at the end of the day. They look to us for our experience and objectivity to help them accomplish their goals, as we already have something that they want.
Reply to John Monsam's post:Yes I can understand how it is sometimes easy to slip into an emotional position when it comes to our students, because we tend to empathize with them after spending a certain amount of time with them. Sometimes they will come to you with confidential information, ask you for advice and so you become part of their lifeline inventory. It's definitely best to listen and remain objective, expecially when you know something personal about them. You may even be subject to experiencing an emotional outburst from one of them. At the end of the day, they rely on us; they trust us. They need us to be their rock sometimes, and being ablt to be objective is so important to the outcome of a situation like that. Thanks for the share, John.
It is unfortunate loosing a student due to academic dishonesty, but definitely relieves some of the anxiety from the other students who witness it. It lets you reinforce your support to them that you want to promote a productive learning envirnment. You have to let them know that it's ok not to be an expert, but learning the material is what they need to strive for. Offering them reassurance that you are available to help them during and after class is encouraging. Then you put the ball in their court and become accountable for their own learning needs.
developing a rapport with your students is the best way to reduce the desire to chest in your class.
I believe the biggest takeaway is to also look at ourselves. We must ask ourselves am I meeting the student's needs? There are many types of students, and we just learned they each require a different approach. If we use one cookie-cutter technique, we are doing an injustice.
