model-mentoring-and monitoring
mentoring and monitoring is not very easy when you have a large class (3o)back to back with only 15 minutes beetwen each class .it is chaotic .what do you do ?
I try to look for and focus on students who seem frustrated and about to give up. Then I try to address the specific areas that are causing the frustration and show them that there are workable solutions to their dilemmas.
Thanks, Michael. The one-on-one moments you spend with each student can really make a big difference in their success. Keep up the good work.
I also have that simalre situation so i try to make sure while the student are in lab activates that i speed 5 to ten min. to give posative reinforcment and areas they can work on to help build there confadance and the (i can do this mentalaty). also the way we conduct our selves in class the student will try to mimic they way we handel things. and any time you notice a change in attatude just ask if any thing is wrong and utilize the resoures in you department and get them to the person that can help with there needs. by the way easer said than done but still managable some days it feels like you never stoped moving.
Good question, Daniel.
Sometimes you can mentor and monitor during class when you have students working in small groups. Most often, it takes a commitment outside the classroom. You can keep office hours, call students or email them. Just keep in touch with them and show them you care.
As you plan your lessons, look for ways you can exhibit the behaviors you want from your students. An effective teacher I work with does short role playing activities nearly every day so that he can model and mentor customer service skills.
